Name: Casper Update 2022 | Everything You NEED to Know
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When preparing for medical school applications, we often think of hard metrics like GPA and

MCAT; however, there is an increasingly common metric that examines an applicant’s soft

Although a stellar GPA and MCAT build the foundation of any medical school application,

Doctors must have a strong foundation of knowledge and possess superior cognitive abilities,

but also be able to communicate effectively with their patients.

They must be able to listen closely to their patient’s history to deduce what could be

wrong with their health as well as deliver a wide range of challenging – and potentially

The Casper test is designed to give medical schools insight into an applicant’s soft

skills and an increasing number of schools are adopting it as an application requirement.

Beginning with the 2022-2023 application cycle, there will also be significant changes to

the Casper format – so even if you’ve taken this test in the past and are looking

to retake it for the upcoming application cycle, you’re going to want to stay tuned

Here’s everything you need to know about the new Casper test and how to best prepare

to maximize your chances of a medical school acceptance.

Casper stands for “Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics.”

True to its name, Casper is a computer-based test designed to measure what kind of person

you are beyond your GPA and hard metrics; it’s an assessment of your professionalism,

Students are presented with 15 different scenarios and have to answer questions detailing how

they would respond to each hypothetical situation.

The test evaluates applicants based on 10 non-academic attributes.

Previously, the exam was composed of only typed responses; however, starting this year,

there is a new, mandatory video-response section as well.

This section was added in response to complaints that typing speed was becoming a limiting

It’s important to note that, unlike the MCAT, you can only take the Casper once per

If your medical school application is unsuccessful, you will need to take the Casper again the

Currently, not all medical schools require you to take the Casper; however, there are

already dozens of medical schools that require it with more following suit each year.

The test season generally runs from May to December but Casper test dates will vary by

You’ll need to pay attention to the due dates set by the specific schools you choose.

To find out which medical schools require Casper and get links to the latest Casper

test dates and times, check out our guide at medschoolinsiders.com.

As for the test format, starting with the 2022/2023 application cycle, the Casper test

will be broken down into two sections: a typed-response section and the new video-response section.

The first section of the test is the typed-response section, which is what Casper looked like

You will be presented with six video-based scenarios and three word-based scenarios in

For each scenario, you will have five minutes to answer three corresponding questions explaining

how you would respond to the situation presented.

You will have a 5-minute break in the middle of this section.

Before moving to the video-response section, you will be able to take another optional

We highly recommend that you utilize this time to compose and prepare yourself.

This is the time to warm up your vocal cords, reset your posture, and perform a breathing

For the video response section, you will be presented with four video-based scenarios

After each scenario, you will have 30 seconds to reflect on what you saw or read followed

by 10 seconds to read your question before responding.

For each question, you will have 60 seconds to respond by video recording.

After the 60 seconds are up, your video answer will automatically be submitted for assessment.

If you don’t need the entire 60 seconds, you can submit your answers sooner.

If your answer is longer than 60 seconds, you will be cut off once one minute is up,

and whatever you said during that minute will be submitted.

There is no extra time available, no reviewing your response, and no do-overs.

If you freeze or completely mess up on a question, don’t panic.

You’re assessed based on your overall performance on each scenario.

What matters more is how you answer the next question.

Roll with the punches and continue to move forward.

Next, let’s cover how the test is scored.

Each section of Casper is scored by a unique rater, so your Casper score will be composed

For the typed-response section, raters are trained to ignore spelling and grammar mistakes;

however, you should still try to keep mistakes at a minimum.

A few minor grammatical errors aren’t a big deal, but major errors could impact the

rater’s ability to understand your answer.

For the video responses, raters are trained to not judge you by your appearance.

That being said, humans are still subjective and biased creatures; therefore, it’s still

best practice to dress professionally and make sure your environment is clean and clear

Each Casper response is scored relative to the other responses to the same scenario,

so your score signifies the strength of your response compared to other test takers’

You will not receive a specific score per se; however, you will receive a quartile that

indicates how well you performed relative to your peers.

According to Altus Suite, you might end up in a higher quartile based on five reasons:

effort, empathy, equity, communication, and familiarity with the medium.

Strive to explain your position clearly and use the full time allotted to answer as thoroughly

You should also try to meaningfully consider all perspectives in the scenario and show

a great deal of respect and fairness in regards to the needs of others.

Unfortunately, you won’t get to see how you did after you complete the test.

Your Casper score is automatically submitted to the medical schools you’re applying to.

None of the schools you are applying to will see your responses, only the scores recorded

Initially, Altus is only sending your typed response scores to all participating schools,

and your quartile results are also only based on your typed responses.

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