Top Tips for Acing the Casper Test

Introduction

• Presenter has taken the Casper test three times (twice in Canada, once in the US).
• Gained admission to McMaster Medical School after performing well.
• The Casper test is a 90-minute online assessment with 12 sections, each containing 3 questions.
• The test includes both verbal and video prompts, focusing on personal, ethical, and situational dilemmas.
• Required for medical and some nursing schools in Canada and the US.
• Presenter believes in preparing for the test, despite advice against studying.

Tip 1: Focus on the Main Point

• Identify the central issue or problem in each prompt.
• Avoid getting lost in unnecessary details ("fluff").
• Particularly important for ethical dilemmas.

Tip 2: Present Both Sides of the Argument

• Describe the pros and cons of each side of a scenario.
• Helps to show a full understanding of the situation.
• Make a decision based on the analysis of both options.

Tip 3: Look at All Questions

• Review all questions in the prompt before answering the first one.
• Subsequent questions may give insights into the desired direction of your answer.
• Use this information to refine and complete your initial response.

Tip 4: Reflect on Your Experiences

• Be prepared to answer personal questions by reflecting on past experiences.
• Go over your resume and categorize experiences (e.g., overcoming challenges, working in groups, making life decisions).
• Have specific examples ready to answer typical personal questions.

Tip 5: Practice Your Typing

• Typing speed is crucial; practice daily if needed.
• Consider journaling as a daily exercise to improve typing skills.
• Focus on typing out your own ideas similarly to how you would answer test questions.

Bonus Tip: Practice with Sample Questions

• Engage with practice questions to refine your strategy.
• Develop a strategy for tackling questions (order of answering, etc.).
• Use online resources for ethical questions; formal practice tests are optional.
• Reading about various ethical dilemmas can be helpful.
• The primary goal is to make decisions that are ethically sound and well-reasoned.

Conclusion

• Success is indicated by receiving an interview invitation.
• More resources and personal insights available on the presenter's channel.
• Encouragement to subscribe and share the video with others preparing for the Casper test.