Composed of two sections: Video Response and Typed Response.
Section 1: Video Response
Scenarios: 6 total (2 word-based, 4 video-based).
Process:
30 seconds to reflect after each scenario.
2 questions per scenario: 10 seconds to read each, 1 minute to record each response.
Tips: Practice responding in one minute. Avoid overly rehearsed answers. Maintain good posture and eye contact. Practice recording yourself.
Purpose: Levels the playing field across demographics.
Attire: Business casual.
Section 2: Typed Response
Scenarios: 8 total (3 word-based, 5 video-based).
Process:
Optional 10-minute break before starting.
30 seconds to reflect after each scenario.
3 questions per scenario: 5 minutes total to type responses.
Optional 5-minute break between scenarios 4 and 5.
Tips: Focus on thorough answers rather than rushing. Responses are automatically saved.
Ratings focus on substance, not spelling/grammar.
Scoring System
Each scenario rated by a different, trained Raider using a numerical score (1-9).
Final score is a z-score based on deviations from the average scores of test-takers on the same date.
Schools receive z-scores; applicants receive quartile ranks about a month later.
Qualities Rated by Raiders
Effort
Empathy
Equity
Communication
Familiarity with the Medium
Tips: Practice responses under time constraints. Convey main ideas clearly.
Preparation Tips
Review medical ethics.
Practice with both video and written formats.
Improve typing speed.
Prepare technically: working microphone, webcam, quiet test environment.
Perform system checks well before the test time.
Disable firewalls, pop-up blockers, extensions, and VPNs.
Comparing Casper with AAMC Preview
AAMC Preview Overview
Introduced in 2020-2021, required by a few and recommended by some medical schools.
Similarities
Both are situational judgment tests, offered online, and take similar time to complete.
Differences
Tested Competencies: Service orientation, social skills, cultural competence, teamwork, ethical responsibility, reliability, resilience, capacity for improvement.
Format:
100% written (no video scenarios/responses).
Can be taken twice per application cycle.
No breaks; proctored; silence required.
Scenarios involve rating potential responses on a scale from 1 to 4.
Preview Considerations
Don’t take if not required by schools unless scoring well on practice exams.
May eliminate some subjectivity but limits unique answer nuances.
Conclusion
Check out the Casper Mastery course for training videos, practice exams, and feedback.
Practice, prepare technically, and review ethical standards for the best Casper test performance.