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.
- 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.
You MUST have a valid photo ID to test (Blinn ID card, driver’s license, state issued ID card, passport). Digital photos of your ID cannot be accepted.
ProctorU is an online service provided by an outside source contracted with College Board's TSI testing program. They offer their services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by appointment. The fee to utilize ProctorU is $28 and is in addition to the Blinn College MPE fee.
If you would like to pursue the ProctorU 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 ProctorU Work for You?
- If you have never taken a test with the ProctorU platform, follow the steps to create a profile for a new user here.
- If you have taken a test with the ProctorU platform before, you may use your existing account by following the steps for an existing user here.
- ProctorU charges a $28 fee, paid directly to them. Appointments are scheduled at least 72 hours in advance. If you need to test sooner than that, you will also be responsible for additional on-demand fees as follows:
- Testing within 24 hours - $8
- Testing withing 72 hours - $5
- For more information regarding registration with ProctorU, visit https://meazurelearning.com/accuplacer.
- Before scheduling your appointment with ProctorU, you will need a voucher number. Your voucher will be issued once you have paid the TSI Assessment fee ($30 for all parts, $10 for one part, paid directly to Blinn College). Move on to step 3 to request your voucher.
Step 3: Request a Voucher
Before moving forward with ProctorU, you must complete a Voucher Request with Blinn College. Please do not schedule an appointment with ProctorU until you have received your voucher number.
Complete this form to notify us of your choice to utilize ProctorU.
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 ProctorU.
- It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they have received their voucher information PRIOR to their testing appointment.
You MUST have a valid photo ID to test (Blinn ID card, driver’s license, state issued ID card, passport). Digital photos of your ID cannot be accepted.
Note: ProctorU 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.
You MUST have a valid photo ID to test (Blinn ID card, driver’s license, state issued ID card, passport). Digital photos of your ID cannot be accepted.