Freqently Asked Questions
I don't see any MPE in the platform.
Contact math-placement@tamu.edu to update your account with your declared major and UIN.
I took dual credit courses in high school or have AP credit. Do I still need to take the MPE?
Yes, all incoming freshmen are required to take the MPE, regardless of high school coursework.
I lost Internet access in the middle of my exam. How can I finish the exam?
Send an email to math-placement@tamu.edu. In the body of the email be sure to include your full name, UIN, declared major, and whether you were taking the MPE for MATH 151/147/171 or the MPE for MATH 142. Someone will help you within 1 working day (excluding weekends or holidays). You can also call (979)-458-0015.
I need to take the MPE but I don't have the applicant tab in Howdy. What do I need to do?
If you just accepted your application to TAMU you should wait 24 hours for the system to update. The applicant tab will show up once your acceptance has been fully processed. If you are a current student, you will not have an applicant tab, but you can find the MPE link on the My Records tab.
I am a transfer student who has already completed my math requirements. Do I still have to take the MPE?
No, you do not need to take the MPE.
I have accepted my admission and I went online to take my MPE and it says I am not eligible at this time. I have already signed up for my NSC at this time. What do I need to do to be able to take the MPE?
The systems loads all data and creates the appropriate permissions to take the MPE overnight. So, try taking the MPE the day after you sign up for the NSC and you will likely be able to take the exam.
I am thinking of getting a STAT or MATH minor, but I cannot access the MPE for MATH 151/147/171, what should I do?
Once incoming freshmen have attended their NSC and registered for classes their status in the computer system is updated to "Current Student". This does require an overnight update, so the status is not updated until the day after their NSC. Once their status is updated, the student can follow the directions on the Current TAMU Students Webpage.