In addition to determining their proper math course placement, the MPE is also used to recommend whether engineering students should start out taking Physics or Chemistry. They recommend that those with lower MPE scores (below a 24 or 26?) start out in Chemistry, and wait to take Physics once they have a stronger foundation in Calculus. I believe the May 20 deadline for engineering students has been around for some time as I believe that was my son’s deadline when he entered two years ago. As others have mentioned, spend time on the practice exam and allow time for a retake. Good idea to have your student begin monitoring their TAMU email daily – my son received several important reminders, as well as notice of a class cancellation after his early June NSC, via his TAMU email. This will be the way the school communicates with them going forward.