Math placement test beyond the EPT/ELM?

Colleges and Universities A-Z California State University - Long Beach
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<p>Wondering if someone like a current engineering major might be able to answer this ...</p>

<p>I was accepted to CSULB as a first-time freshman in mechanical engineering. Due to my SAT scores, I'm exempt from the EPT/ELM tests. I'm just finishing Pre-Calc this year with an A grade both semesters.</p>

<p>Apparently some of the other CSU's require incoming students in math-oriented majors such as engineering to take a math placement test beyond the EPT/ELM. Cal Poly Pomona, for example, has a test called the Math Diagnostic Placement Test that's required unless you test out in AP Calculus. I think I also saw something in the mail about a similar test at Northridge for engineering majors.</p>

<p>At CSULB I've paid my enrollment deposit and scheduled a SOAR session, and I haven't seen anything about any other required math test. Am I good to go just to sign up for Calc I (MATH 122) for the fall?</p>

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<p>Yes, I believe you are good to go, LB would of notified you way sooner about a placement test. </p>

<p>So, everything is fine so far.</p>

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<p>From the CSULB website:
[MDPT</a> (Mathematics Diagnostics Placement Tests) - Calculus Readiness Exam | Department of Mathematics and Statistics](<a href=“http://www.csulb.edu/depts/math/?q=node/85]MDPT”>Math Placement for Incoming CNSM First-Time, First-Year Students | CNSM Academic Advising Center - College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics - California State University, Long Beach)</p>

<p>The next math placement test is May28, 2013
June+July test dates not posted.</p>

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<p>Beerme, thanks, very helpful. My SAT scores aren’t quite high enough to make me exempt. Interesting that I wasn’t flagged on this in any of the registration materials.</p>

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<p>A23-
You have to be very proactive and check CSULB’s website often for frosh stuff.
Don’t rely on flagging and notifications of important items, you find them.
You want to get a jump on everyone, so check early and often.
You should take the time to thoroughly read everything for freshman to know and put important dates/times on a calendar so you won’t forget.
Good luck.</p>

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<p>I have to be honest and say I don’t know where I would have found that, if I hadn’t run across it in discussion at other CSU’s. But I’m very glad to be aware of it now. Thanks again!</p>