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What is CASPer? |
CASPer (Computer–based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics) is an admissions test that assesses interpersonal and non–cognitive skills like communication, collaboration, interpersonal, ethical decision making, empathy, compassion and integrity through a scenario–based format.
Many professional programs increasingly use CASPer; it’s especially common in health care-related programs such as medicine, nursing, optometry and pharmacy. Test scores are valid for one year , and if you’re applying to both Canadian and U.S. programs, you will have to complete two CASPer tests.
What’s on it? What kinds of questions can I expect? And how long does it take to complete?
It takes approximately 90 to 110 minutes to complete and features video- and word-based scenarios. To measure your interpersonal and non-cognitive skills, the scenario-based questions are largely ethical and gauge your attributes and characteristics using concrete examples of real-world situations.
The test is broken down into two sections:
Video response section with several video-based scenarios and word-based scenarios
Typed response section with several video-based scenarios and word-based scenarios
Video-based scenarios include:
A description of your role (e.g., “You are a friend.”)
A 1 one to 2two-minute video.
Two open-ended questions given one after the other (e.g., “How would you support your friend in this situation?”) , with one minute to record your response.
Word-based scenarios include:
A short statement to consider (e.g., “Think of a time you were pressured to compromise your values.”)
Three open-ended questions given altogether, with 5 five minutes to answer all three questions.
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For more information, please visit Acuity Insights. |
How can I request a testing accommodation?
Information on CASPer testing accommodations process can be found on Acuity Insights’ website.
Is there a test waiver available to subsidize the cost of fees?
Acuity Insights does not have a test waiver available; however, some programs choose to absorb the assessment fee for applicants. Programs that do so will communicate this directly with applicants.
What test preparation resources can I use to study?
Review Acuity Insights’ Test Prep section
Reflect on challenging experiences and prepare to share lessons learned concisely
Develop a strong understanding of common ethical topics in your prospective field