CASPer Test Overview and Study Tips

Introduction

• Presenter: Tass
• Purpose: Discuss CASPer Test, its structure, and study tips
• Apology for Delay: Multiple attempts to record due to complexity of the topic

Overview of CASPer Test

• Comparison to MMI
  • Similar setup and purpose
  • Created to evaluate personality, decision-making in scenarios, and readiness for medical profession
• Purpose: Gauge personality, conflict resolution, and readiness for medical school
• Timing: Taken before interview invitation
  • Helps schools determine who to invite for interviews

Test Structure

• Format: Online with virtual stations
• Duration: 90 minutes for 12 stations
• Station Types
  • Video scenarios with actors
  • Written scenarios
• Questions: 3 per scenario
  • Mix of scenario-specific and personal experience questions
  • Time limit: 5 minutes per set of questions

Study Tips and Resources

Official CASPer Website

• Initial Step: Gather basic information
  • Who grades the test
  • Test format
  • Scoring criteria
• Resources Available: Articles and sample scenarios
  • Principles for high scores
  • 3-4 practice scenarios with videos
  • Systems requirement check (full-length practice test)

Additional Study Materials

BMO Resources

• Website Resources: 8 free scenarios with ideal answers
• Amazon Ebook: 24 practice scenarios
  • First 12 with guidelines
  • Last 12 without guidelines for self-assessment
  • Affordable alternative to expensive prep courses

MMI Books

• Content: Extra scenarios and foundational knowledge
  • Example author: Desai
  • Reinforces and expands on BMO materials

Final Steps and Practice

• Return to CASPer website: Use saved resources
  • Practice with sample scenarios just before test day
  • System requirements check for final practice

What I Would Have Done Differently

• Improve Typing Speed: Critical for answering within time limits
  • Practice typing responses rather than just thinking through answers
• Explore More CASPer Scenarios: Get a more comprehensive understanding beyond BMO

Conclusion

• Contact Info: Drop questions in the comments
• Call to Action: Like and subscribe to support the creation of more content on the med school application process, which is costly.