Math Placement Exam

The Blinn Math Placement Exam is used to measure a student’s preparedness for success in Pre-Calculus (MATH 2412) or Calculus I (MATH 2413).

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors that are not eligible to enroll in Calculus I (MATH 2413) based on prerequisite courses or based on test scores (such as the ACT or SATs) should take the MPE.
• Non-STEM majors, those that do not require Math 2413, are not required to take the placement exam. However, such students may choose to take the Math Placement Exam in an attempt to satisfy a prerequisite.
• All Texas A&M University TEAM and Texas A&M Engineering at Blinn students are exempt from the Blinn Math Placement Exam; however, these students are required to take Texas A&M University’s Math Placement Exam. Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn-Brenham students are not exempt and are required to take the Blinn Math Placement Exam; however, these students are not required to take Texas A&M University's Math Placement Exam.  

• Eligibility: You must have applied to Blinn College, have a Blinn ID number, and be College Ready in Math. (please note it is the student’s responsibility to ensure college readiness. If you have questions, please contact Academic Advising.)
• Students with Disabilities: For students with a physical or learning disability, please contact the Office of Disability Services regarding testing accommodations should the need arise.
• Placement information: Students may place into a higher-level mathematics course based on the following MPE scores.
  
  

  Course	Math Placement Exam (MPE)
  MATH 1325	250-300
  MATH 2412	263-275
  MATH 2413	276-300

• Cost and payment: There will be a $10 non-refundable testing fee for the test.

Step 1: Eligibility

Ensure that you are TSI-satisfied/college-ready in math before requesting to take the MPE.

Step 2: Schedule Your Appointment

Brenham Campus: In-person testing by appointment Monday – Thursday. Walk-ins welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged.

Bryan Campus: In-person testing by appointment Monday - Thursday. Walk-ins welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged.

RELLIS Campus: In-person testing by appointment only on Tuesday and Wednesday. Visitors to the RELLIS Campus will be required to pay for parking.

Step 3: Pay the Test Fee

Once you have scheduled to take the MPE, we will email you instructions on how to pay the test fee.

Step 4: On the Day of Your Appointment: Please arrive on time.

Examity is a third-party online proctoring service contracted with College Board’s Accuplacer Next Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions exam. They offer their services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by appointment only. The fee to utilize Examity is $25 and is in addition to Blinn College’s MPE fee.

If you would like to pursue the Examity option, use the following steps as your guide:

Step 1: Eligibility

Ensure that you are TSI-satisfied/college-ready in math before requesting to take the MPE.

Step 2: Will Examity Work for You?

Examity system requirements are:

• Desktop computer or laptop (tablets, Chromebooks, and mobile devices do not meet requirement).
• A working built-in or external webcam, microphone and speakers.
• Internet speed must be at least 2Mbps download and 2Mbps upload. Hot spots are not recommended.
• Google Chrome browser with pop-up blocker disabled.
  • You can complete a computer readiness check here. It is the student’s responsibility to verify that they meet all technical requirements.
• Once this has been verified you may create an Examity Account.
• Before scheduling your appointment with Examity, you will need a voucher number. Your voucher will be issued once you have paid the MPE testing fee ($10 paid directly to Blinn College).
• Move on to step 3 to request your voucher.

Step 3: Request a Voucher

Before moving forward with Examity, you MUST complete a Voucher Request with Blinn College. Please do not schedule an appointment with Examity until you have received your voucher number.

Voucher Request Form

Complete this form to notify us of your choice to utilize Examity.

Step 4: Pay the Test Fee

• Once your remote voucher request has been received, we will email you instructions on how to pay the test fee.
• Within three business days of receipt of payment, we will process your voucher.
• The voucher will be emailed to you directly from Accuplacer. Be sure to check your spam folder.

Step 5: Schedule Your Appointment

• Schedule your appointment with Examity.
• It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they have received their voucher information PRIOR to their testing appointment.

Note: Examity may have additional requirements. Be sure to communicate with them to determine what those requirements may be.

Remote testing at another testing center or community college is available for all students who are located outside the Blinn College District and cannot take the MPE on a Blinn campus.

Step 1: Eligibility

Ensure that you are TSI-satisfied/college-ready in math before requesting to take the MPE.

Step 2: Locate a Test Center

• Find a testing center near you using the Accuplacer Testing Center Lookup.
• Please note that most test centers have a proctoring fee paid directly to them that is in addition to the MPE test fee you pay to Blinn College.

Step 3: Request a Voucher

Fill out the Blinn College Remote Site Voucher Request

Step 4: Pay the Test Fee

• Once your remote site voucher request has been received, we will email you instructions on how to pay the test fee.
• Within three business days of receipt of payment, we will process your voucher.
• The voucher will be emailed to you directly from Accuplacer. Be sure to check your spam folder.

Step 5: Schedule Your Appointment

• You must contact your designated testing center directly to schedule an appointment and pay their proctoring fee (if required).
• It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they have received their voucher information PRIOR to their testing appointment.
• Please arrive on time for your appointment.