CASPer® Test Preparation
The Computer-based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (CASPer) has grown in popularity as an added medical school application component in screening pre-medical candidates in Canada and the United States
How does the CASPer® Test Evaluate me?
The CASPer® Test Involves The Following Components
During your CASPer® test, you will be asked to respond to realistic, hypothetical scenarios. CASPer® test questions ask you to describe what you would do when faced with a particular medical situation—and why? The goal is to probe your “behaviourial tendencies” and assess your readiness for med school based on how you would react in certain situations. Evaluators will determine whether you:
…possess sound judgement and good ethics.
…express yourself clearly and coherently.
…are responding in the professional manner of a future physician.
The CASPer® test seeks to measure:
Your creative thinking skills
Your language and communication skills
Your professional judgement skills
Your fit for a given medical school
Your aptitude for success as a medical professional
Your CASPer® test will be scored by a team of evaluators, a different ‘human’ rater for each of the 12 sections to minimize bias and ensure a fair and equitable final result. No, you won’t ever be able to view your CASPer® test score. Your results will, however, be confidentially shared with each medical school to which you apply within three weeks of your test completion.
Individual medical schools may ‘weight’ your CASPer® score differently:
Medical schools set their own criteria and weigh the CASPer® score uniquely, depending on their size, popularity and focus. CASPer®, essentially, functions as just one more window to give evaluators a view into whether you possess the right stuff to succeed as a student within their faculty.
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What is the CASPer® Test?
CASPer® stands for “Computer-based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics”. It’s an online test, developed at the McMaster Michael De Groote School of medicine in 2011 and now popular with many Canadian and US med schools as an additional way to screen pre-medical candidates.
CASPer® is not a test of your knowledge or skillsets, but a situational judgment evaluation, a psychological test to measure your language skills, creative thinking and overall “fit” as a medical student and future doctor. In a sense, it is as a dry run for your Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) or MPI (Multiple Panel Interview) as it requires you to respond to the same kind of situational questions asked during final interviews.
CASPer® is now used as a primary application component of the Michael DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University, University of Ottawa Medical School, New York Medical College (NYMC) and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (Rutgers RWJ). In addition, CASPer® is now used in Postgraduate Medical Education (Residency), Nursing Education Programs and other Healthcare professional programs.
The MedApplications CASPer test preparation for medical school is the leading evidence-based CASPer test preparation program which integrates Mock CASPer® tests, CASPer® consultations, CASPer® scoring rubrics and CASPer® coaching sessions.
Conquer the CASPer® Test
So, the medical school of your dreams is requiring you to take a CASPer® test. But what is a CASPer® test anyway? What kind of CASPer® test prep will you need? And how can you ensure a highest possible score to make a stellar impression on evaluators… and effortlessly leap this hurdle to medical school acceptance?
Be prepared today
MedApplications: Your source for the leading CASPer® Test Prep programs in North America
Master the CASPer® with Confidence
Get the strategic coaching and real-time feedback you need to stand out. Whether you’re preparing for your first test or aiming to improve your score, our flexible packages give you the tools, practice, and physician-led guidance to succeed.
Starter
Premium CASPer® Program-
4 one-on-one CASPer® coaching sessions
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Real-world strategies and rubric-based feedback
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Live practice tests with personalized guidance
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Growth
Comprehensive CASPer® Program-
6 CASPer® coaching sessions
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Enhanced live practice with feedback
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Focused strategy & real-world execution tips
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Success
Ultimate CASPer® Program-
Unlimited CASPer® coaching during
one application cycle -
Exclusive sessions with expert physician coaches
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Live practice, rubric feedback, and strategic mastery
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*Unlimited means we will work with you for one application cycle, for as long as necessary until our medical admissions experts are confident that you have a solid foundation for your upcoming application and/or CASPer and/or interview.
How it Works
An easy 3 step process to get you on the path to success.
1
Register
Sign up for a free consultation to find the right program for you or purchase a package online.
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Intake
Complete the student intake process to give our advisors the information they need to match you with the best advisors for your goals.
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Match
Get matched to your advisor and work with your team on the path to success!
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Ace your CASPer®
How long is the CASPer® test and what is the format?
CASPer® is a web-based test of approximately 90-minutes. There are 12 CASPer® sections in all which break down as follows:
8 video-based scenarios that include:
- A description of your role
- A 1- to 2-minute video
- Three open-ended questions (5 minutes to respond)
4 word-based scenarios that include:
- A short statement to consider with 3 open-ended questions (5 minutes to respond)
Three reasons you need a CASPer® test prep program
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To formulate strong answers in a time sensitive and pressured environment.
While many students may eventually come up with an answer, the 5-minute time constraint on CASPer® critical thinking responses makes it incredibly challenging to fully articulate your thoughts. Guided coaching and practice make a huge difference.
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To acquire practical skills needed for speed, efficiency and thought articulation.
A CASPer® test prep program strengthens your practical skills and speed of thought articulation to prepare you to excel on your CASPer®.
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A CASPer® test prep program strengthens your practical skills and speed of thought articulation to prepare you to excel on your CASPer®.
A guided review of healthcare, medical ethics, legal issues, along with other relevant content led by an experienced advisor is essential for success in writing the CASPer®. These themes only scratch the surface of what could potentially be asked of you with CASPer® – but it is important to have them mastered.
Why choose a CASPer® prep program with MedApps?
At MedApplications, helping future medical students ace the CASPer® is what we do best. Through consultations and supervised practice.
Our team of experts will ensure you make a stellar impression on CASPer® evaluators and assist you with best-in class:
- CASPer® Test Preparation
- CASPer® Simulation
- CASPer® Coaching
- CASPer® Practice Tests
CASPer test preparation that’s smarter and success-driven, with CASPer® consultations.
Our MedApplications CASPer® Prep Programs include:
- Fully realistic CASPer® practice tests and consultations.
Our CASPer® practice tests looks and feels like the real thing — and drives top CASPer® success rates. You’ll get:
- 6 CASPer® practice tests designed to build your confidence, skillset and finesse.
- 90-minute CASPer® consultations with graded levels of difficulty to give you a fully-realistic gauge of how you perform against the average.
CASPer® Rubric & In-depth Feedback
Receive a complete review your CASPer® practice test, providing you with in-depth feedback and a rubric evaluating your performance.
Coaching & Preparation Sessions
All the support you need will be right there. Whether you have questions or need more coaching to build CASPer® writing confidence. Our medical team will provide the personal support you need, up to test day.
Our Success Guarantee
For students enrolling in our Ultimate or Comprehensive CASPer® Prep Program, we offer our success guarantee with your CASPer® Test.
