Lecture Notes: Tips for Passing the Casper Test

Introduction

• Speaker: Ryan, incoming vet student at University of Melbourne
• Currently a 2nd year Life Sciences student at National University of Singapore

Casper Test Overview

• Online open response situational judgement test
• Assesses responses to difficult situations and reasons behind them
• Determines behavioral tendencies
• Structure:
  • 12 sections with written or video prompts
  • Each section has 3 questions to be answered in 5 mins
  • Duration: 60-90 mins
  • Evaluated by human raters
  • Final score sent to applying school and quartile performance sent to test-taker about a month later

Tips for Passing the Casper Test

1. Understand Assessed Traits

• Learn what traits the Casper test assesses (link provided by speaker)
  • Important to understand traits to apply them effectively

2. Practice Typing Skills

• Time constraint: 5 mins for 3 questions
• Improve typing speed and endurance
  • Find a comfortable position
  • Use online typing practice tools

3. Study Medical Ethics

• Medical profession involves handling uncertainties
• Read up on medical ethics (link provided)
  • Includes case studies for practice
  • Focus on conflict resolution and breaking bad news

4. Practice Regularly

• Use online sample questions and answers
  • Reflect on your answers vs. given answers
• Time practices to simulate actual test
  • Utilize sample tests from Altus

5. Take Note of Keywords

• Keywords demonstrate certain traits
• Use both broad and specific keywords
  • Example: “talking privately in a non-confrontational manner” for good communication
  • “Consulting professionals” for collaboration

6. Formulate a Battle Plan

• Use the 20 seconds given before answering to predict questions and think of keywords
• Example Scenario: Handling a group project issue (e.g., plagiarism)
  • Write down key points and keywords for each individual in the scenario
  • Think of broad keywords and relevant questions
  • Answer quickly and refer to notes

Wrap-Up

• Write down as many keywords and key points as possible quickly
• Structuring perfect sentences is less important
• Writing helps clarify thinking about the scenario

Conclusion

• Ryan shares personal experience and encourages use of these tips
• Additional resources and contact info provided

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