The Math Placement Exam (MPE) ensures you are placed in the math course that best matches your current skills, giving you the support you need to succeed in your academic journey. By assessing your strengths in key topics (e.g., algebra, trigonometry, logarithms, exponentials, etc.), the MPE helps you start at the right level, setting you up for confidence and achievement in future math, science, and engineering courses.
All students admitted to the College of Engineering must complete their MPE prior to attending their New Student Conference (NSC). Completing the MPE before your NSC is essential to make sure you're prepared to register for classes that fit your abilities and goals.
The MPE is offered in a 90-minute online, proctored setting that is accessible from Canvas. You can start MPE testing as early as one month ahead of your NSC. The earlier you complete your exam, the more options you will have to become calculus-ready for the fall semester.
You can only attempt the exam twice, so you should take it seriously and prepare for the exam well ahead of your first attempt. Scoring 22 or higher on the MPE and demonstrating readiness to enroll in Calculus I (MATH 151) during your first semester in the College of Engineering is the first step toward earning your engineering degree within four years.
For more information about the MPE, visit Texas A&M's MPE website.