Next Steps for Exam Scores Below 22

For students admitted to ITSV: Enroll in MATH 140. No additional action required.

For students admitted to COMP: Enroll in MATH 150. To advance to the next level math course, you may follow the recommended action items provided below.

For General Engineering students: Scoring 22 (67%) or higher on the MPE4 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. You should do everything you can to be calculus-ready by the time you begin classes.

After taking your MPE4, it is possible to use the remaining months of the summer to become calculus-ready for the fall semester. Options range from taking a pre-calculus course at your local community college to signing up for Texas A&M University’s Personalized Pre-calculus Program (PPP) or studying on your own and retaking the MPE4 in July or August. More information about pursuing these and other options will be provided to impacted students following their exam date.

Recommended Action items for General Engineering students with MPE4 scores below 22 (67%)

The following are recommendations to help you use your remaining time this summer to become calculus-ready for the fall semester. Because your success in math is critical to your success as an engineering student, we recommend one of the following pathways to help you prepare for enrollment in MATH 151 this fall. 

Option 1 - Take a pre-calculus class this summer (This option is most feasible between June and July).

• Successful completion of pre-calculus (Texas A&M MATH 150 equivalent) this summer with a grade of A or B puts you on a direct path to take MATH 151 this fall! You can find MATH 150 equivalent classes at most community colleges. Equivalent classes for most institutions can be found in the  Transfer Course Equivalency guide. Be sure to send your transcript to Texas A&M once you’ve completed the class. If you are enrolled in Texas A&M Engineering at Blinn, be sure to send your transcript to Blinn College. 

Option 2 - Enroll in the PPP and take one online-proctored MPE4 after successful completion of the PPP.

• Enroll in the PPP at Texas A&M — a three-week, fully online program designed to improve the success rates of students who will be taking a calculus class at Texas A&M. The PPP fee is $225. The short summer sessions are designed to reinforce or reteach the prerequisite concepts and skills that are needed for students to be successful in calculus. More information is available online at Texas A&M's PPP website. Once you complete your PPP, retake information will be provided in June 2024. Be sure to contact your assigned academic advisor after you complete your MPE4 retake.

Option 3 - Study independently and retake the MPE4 in late July or early August.

• If you need a more economical option, you can study independently and then retake the MPE4 in late July or early August. The math department provides several resources for your use.
  • Online practice problems are provided by the Math Learning Center.
  • The math department also provides a “pencil and paper” practice test for your use (e.g., MPE Practice Test, MPE Practice Test Solutions). The “pencil and paper” practice test is very much like the web-based practice exam except there are no multiple choice answers.
  • You can also visit our Virtual Math Learning Center to access additional study guides, handouts, and video libraries.
  • Reminder: Calculators are not allowed during the exam.
  • Registration for retake exam dates will be available in June 2024.

Option 4 – Maximize Credit by Examination for MATH 150.

• College Level Exam Program (CLEP) exams are offered for students who want to earn college credit and can be taken at Texas A&M or at your local testing center.
  • You can take the CLEP exam at Texas A&M after you have registered for classes; the fee is $130. A minimum score of 50 is needed to receive credit for MATH 150 at Texas A&M. For more information about the CLEP exam at Texas A&M, please visit the CLEP information page on Texas A&M's Testing Services website.
  • Study guides and more information regarding the CLEP exam can be found at the College Board website.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) credit cannot be used in place of the math placement exam, but the appropriate minimum score allows you the opportunity to enroll in MATH 151 in the fall semester. Please consult your academic advisor to discuss your pathway.