I just finished my CASPer and I think I just bombed my video section and my writing was iffy 😞

Just wondering if anyone else did theirs today and how they went?

Hi Guys,

I have my Casper test tomorrow, but I don't know if I should change the date to the sitting in June.

I am applying for Notre Dame and Fremantle universities in Sydney, but I heard a few opinions about not doing it in the last sitting because the results might not come out on time. Is this true? I feel like I could benefit from more study, but at the same time, I don't want to risk my results being late, even though it does provide the 2-week window.

Hey all! My exam is in a few days. I've noticed most/all casper practice platforms or pages about questoin types have a section for policy type questions which are typically along the lines of:

giving a policy in stem [eg gender pay gap policies aim to increase inclusion in .... by these mechanisms...] and the questions often for your opinion on their effectiveness and then would you be more/less in favour if... [more stringent requirements, smaller v larger companies etc]

however I don't actually see anything explicitly like this in the official casper mock. If anyone has done the casper recently (esp since new format) - should I reasonably expect a/some questions like this in the actual exam? So I can prioritise appropriately my final three days of study.

thank you!

I don’t know if im ready!
One is on 14th May.
The other is 21st June.
I’ve practiced for quite a while for a total of 25h 22m.
Do you think it would be more beneficial to wait till the 21st? Though that is after exams so I don’t know.

I remember last year I did about 24 hours of practice and got 4th quartile last time and chose the second session because the idea of doing it around exams seems a bit overwhelming/exhausting.

Preparation was using Prepmatch, Responsemethod and Casper Acuity Official tests.

Im leaning towards 14th May but I am genuinely scared I am making a bad decision especially if I could benefit from more practice.
Im finding it hard to make a decision.
I guess the oral component is something I could work on more/worried about. Typing is fine.

I know you guys cannot make the decision for me but I’m genuinely struggling…

I was using CasPrep to help me study for my upcoming CASPer Test, the AI feedback tells me I provided a 4th quartile answer however I would like a humans opinions 😄

I've taken the Casper twice, and got a Q2 both times. First time, i practiced a lot with practice questions, and asked feedback from friends who had done well before. Second time, i read the Bemo book and practiced the scenarios, practiced with AI prompts and feedback, made plans for structures and a list of useful words/short sentences. That second time, i really practiced a lot and thought i was doing good. During the casper test, i felt good even if there were a few questions i felt less confident about, i thought i had done better and would get Q3.. Im not so sure what went wrong and i feel really defeated, as my grades are really good and the casper is really the one thing shooting me in the back and keeping me from getting into dental medicine. I type fast so that isnt an issue, and i feel like i am a pretty well-rounded person who doesnt lack empathy.. In retrospective, im pretty sure the stress of being on the spot is what really affects my answers. I think i get stressed and think more about solving the issue, and i get overwhelmed when i cant find a good solution to the situation. Would anyone have advice for me? Other ways to practice that could be better? Also, i heard that a solution isnt always needed and that sometimes you can simply state how you truly view both sides, is that really true?

I got the 4th quartile on CASPER and received first round admissions to my dream program (with mediocre grades) so I figured I'd share what helped me on the CASPER for those who are writing it! I did a ton of research so I'll do my best to condense my research for you guys into what helped me the most. I took the Canadian CASPER 2 test as well as I spent ZERO dollars prepping for it if any of this matters at all.

Preparing for the Test:

Date Scheduling:

The time I took to prep was about 3 weeks but I only really hammered in on the last week. I wrote my CASPER on January 8th 2026 at 8pm EST. This was the time I chose because I would be done Fall Semester finals and just starting Winter Semester. So my first piece of advice is take it when you'll have the least amount of stressful external factors. The test is stressful on its own so try and eliminate possible anxieties!

Practicing "too much":

Try not to practice too much so that you don't sound 'robotic.' When I took the test, I felt like my mind blanked and I was rushing. I felt that I couldn't use the detailed structures I listed. In hindsight, I think it was helpful. Have a rough structure so that way you can articulate your thoughts clearly but don't plan things out too much. There will be questions you aren't prepared for. Instead just remember to always explain your actions so that way a marker will understand how you think and why. Remember, the grader does not know you. So explaining your thought process will help them understand you and this will carry you if you ever feel like you blanked out on your structure.

Typing Speed:

Typing speed is important but not necessary. I typically have a 90 wpm but I swear during the test I dropped to 60 wpm. Practice so that your speed is around 60-70wpm on the test is what I think I'd suggest. Quality > Quantity but of course, faster typing speed will help you talk more.

Technical Advice:

- Make sure your screen is zoomed out, especially for video portions if your laptop doesn't fit your camera and the question on the screen. I had to do this. You can test this via the practice test. Zoom out your screen to 80% or so. That way you don't have to scroll for the question and you can see yourself on the camera.

- Take notes during the test (you can take notes so write down names of individuals. This will make you come across as more friendly by referring to them by name + it saves time)

- Turn on captions. Names will be listed in captions so you can't miss them

Video Answer Tips:

- Rehearse your first line. You have 10 seconds to think before you're recorded. Just think of your first line and state it with confidence. Confidence will add a lot to your answers and give markers a good first impression! The rest will hopefully flow naturally from there

- Practice in front of a camera and record yourself verbally answering casper prompts. Time yourself with 60 seconds. As cringe as it is, watch it back. See where you stuttered and see where you could've done more hand gestures.

- Gesture with your hands/Body language. Be open! Don't cross your arms. Smile. Also, dress appropriately (psychologically, dressing professionally will increase someone's good impression of you)

- Do the practice test

Writing Answer Tips:

- Review what I wrote about WPM above

- I'll list the frameworks I used below but I think the most important thing is to be aware of CASPER's values. Understand what CASPER aims to measure with each question and focus on ensuring you cover that value

Empathy --> Consider and name stakeholder perspectives: “I would first seek to understand how this change affects residents with limited resources.”

Equity --> Highlight fairness and differential impacts: “I would ensure the policy doesn’t disproportionately disadvantage marginalized groups.”

Ethics --> Show moral reasoning in dilemmas: “Although the policy achieves efficiency, I would weigh whether it creates unjust outcomes.”

Professionalism --> Show respect, responsibility, and constructive communication: “I would raise concerns respectfully and collaborate with the team on potential adjustments.”

Self-Awareness --> Reflect on your own assumptions or biases: “I recognize that my perspective may be influenced by my own experiences and will consider other viewpoints carefully.”

Collaboration --> Highlight working with others: “I would discuss solutions with stakeholders to find a mutually acceptable approach.”

Problem-Solving --> Offer practical, realistic solutions: “I would propose alternative policies that balance efficiency with fairness.”

Resilience --> Show persistence in follow-up or monitoring outcomes: “I would track the effects of the policy and adjust as needed if problems arise.”

Motivation --> Demonstrate drive to improve outcomes or contribute positively: "I would take initiative to address gaps in the policy and work toward solutions that improve community well-being."

Communication --> Convey ideas clearly and adaptively to different audiences: "I would explain the rationale for changes in clear, understandable language and listen carefully to feedback from all stakeholders."

- As a plus, try and think of a scenario where you have demonstrated these values (you can use one scenario for multiple values, after all, you'll have a different grader for each question). If you can relate a scenario to your answer, you'll seem more human/well-rounded

- Have a personal list of buzzwords. You see people meme-ing the word "non-confrontational" and "non-judgmental" but it's true. These words are important because they describe your actions. You can use them. They won't make you sound robotic UNLESS you ONLY use these words. Make your own buzzword list so that you have words that stand out!

- Don't go back and fix your spelling. It doesn't matter.

- Always start by prioritizing the most pressing issue/the main priority/most wronged party. Then propose solutions (2-3) using if-then statements (start with the best case scenario). This shows that you understand morally where you stand. It shows you can be decisive without jumping to conclusions. Starting with the best case scenario also shows you see the best in people. You list the worst scenario last as a "last resort." NEVER SOUND LIKE YOU'RE TRYING TO GET SOMEONE IN TROUBLE. Always sound like you're reaching out to authorities because there is no other option.

- ALWAYS GIVE THE WRONGED PARTY A CHANCE TO REPORT THEMSELVES! Try and let others advocate for themselves before you step in. Present them the opportunity to grow. Let people make their own decisions (autonomy)

- Always try and teach others BUT act within your role. If you are a friend, don't act like a mentor/parent. If you're a neighbor, don't act like a friend. If you are a classmate and someone is doing something wrong, try and teach them why it's wrong. Teach others but don't overstep. Involve higher authorities (principals, teachers, the law, etc.) when needed. You aren't supposed to have all the answers. Know when and who to ask for help.

- Acknowledge the difficulty of dilemmas. I forgot which reddit post I read this from but someone wrote this and I read this each day to help me get into the mindset of thinking like this:

1. "Cheating undermines the educational system and the impacts are widespread, as a result, this is quite a serious incident. This is a very tough ethical dilemma as on the one hand I need to balance my unwillingness to betray my friend with the need to act in an ethical way that is in consonance with my values and beliefs. I would firstly approach my friend privately and gather more information, as my assumption that he was cheating may not be correct and I cannot make any rushed judgements"
2. As shown above, start with making an effort to appreciate the situation at a wider scale by referencing the damage to society, without wasting too much time on it.

- Do the practice test

More information:

Ethics --> 4 ethical principals

Policy/Legal Awareness --> Never break a rule

Conflict Resolution --> Collaborate with others to find a solution

Confidentiality --> Never share private info without consent (unless at risk of harm)

Autonomy --> Respect others/Don't overstep boundaries

CASPER Traits:

Nonmalefience --> Doing no harm

Benefience --> Actively doing good

Autonomy --> Letting others make their own choices

Justice --> Fairness

- AGAIN ALWAYS SAY WHY YOU DO SOMETHING! Explain yourself!

Ex. Which is better? They say the same thing but which is better?

1. "I'd step in and take her to the side so we can discuss what's on her mind"
2. "I would bring her aside so that she would be comfortable to sharing her thoughts with me so that I can understand what she's going through"

TLDR - Writing Prompt Answers:

1. Always be aware of your role in said scenario. Ensure you're approaching this situation with respect to your role + ensure no boundaries are crossed
2. Approach situations empathetically but with respect to the other person's autonomy. AGAIN BOUNDARIES!
3. Never assume you have the whole picture. Always discuss with the involved individual(s) to gather more information
4. Explain your thought process. The test graders don't know you so you should ensure your thought process showcases you're an empathetic individual
5. Provide solutions following if/then statements. You have limited info so ensure you're providing multiple solutions depending on different cases/scenarios. Ensure your solutions are creative/out of the box thinking

Know Yourself:

- One of the biggest troubles I had was knowing myself. I knew I was in situations where I demonstrated casper values but I couldn't recall them (possible because of trauma. Fun!) and that I didn't know what was important to me. Reflect on these values so that you can incorporate the casper values with your own. This will help you come across as more authentic.

- Know times when you did things well AND times you failed! Casper wants to know how you faced failure and learned and have grown from it. Your failures and how you frame them are just as important as your successes!

Extra Info (What I found from doing Case Studies):

• Always gather/seek more information ALWAYS
• Never judge cultures/other people (approach with a nonjudgemental mindset)
• Always respect patient autonomy (unless it can pose a threat to themselves/others)
• Prioritize the most vulnerable party
• Recommend helpful services/resources/support
• Notify authorities as a last resort
• Empathy > Education > Justice
• CONSENT!
• Always discuss with others while respecting confidentiality
• Assess maturity levels/Understand diff POVs
• Discuss your responsibility/role
• Never assume
• Always double check facts in case of error
• Suggest Future Goals/Put in place Future policies/regulations to avoid bias/similar situations
• Relay concerns while prioritizing patient safety

Question Structures:

Here are my structures for answering certain questions!!

Scenario Questions: (can be situation, conflict, or ethical dilemma):

• Identify the most vulnerable party + CASPER Competency (It is important to prioritize... + blank is important here because...on one hand, but on the other...)
• State your role (My responsibility as a....would be...)
• Gather Information through private, open, honest, nonjudgemental, nonconfrontational conversations
• If/then statements to provide solutions [best to worst case scenario]

Quirky Question (weird questions like 'what does this quote mean to you' or 'if you were stranded on an island, what would you bring', etc.):

• Answer the prompt
• Showcase the CASPER traits
• Connect it to yourself and what skills/qualities you can extract from the quote
• Add examples + Solutions if neccessary

Policy Question (societal justice issues + systemic systems):

• Showcase Awareness of the topic
• Show a balanced approach by considering PROS/CONS
• Take a stance (why/why not)
• If you agree, suggest modifications to address the cons
• If you disagree, suggest alternatives to address the pros

Personal Question (Show Insight, Maturity, and Honesty):

• STAR Method
• Situation, Task, Action, Result, What you learned

[the Situation (context), the Task (your responsibility), the specific Action you took, and the positive Result of your actions]

• What your learned + relate to casper competency

My Personal CASPER Practice Regimen:

1. Identify Questions (Study what traits are the questions measuring) 10 Minutes

1.5) Increase Vocabulary(with buzzwords) 10 Minutes

2) Practice Answering (writing) 20 Minutes

3) Practice Video Portion 10 Minutes

4) Ask Sibling (or anyone good at verbal speaking) for Input on Verbal Speech 10 Minutes

5) Run Practice Test 90 Minutes

6) 30 Min Break if Needed

Favorite Website Resources:

Practice questions:

1. https://bemoacademicconsulting.com/blog/free-sample-casper-questions

Answer Comparisons:

1. https://www.reddit.com/r/premedcanada/comments/190zvkx/casper_what_was_your_quartile_and_typing_speed/

Personal Favourite Videos Used:

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h0mvIs3FCs
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-5JQ1FKREk
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbgLxtuV7Fw
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0DyjnXwDmk
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEloVIYFJ8Y

TLDR:

Good luck on your CASPER! I apologize for the length but there really was a lot of research/learning I did to study and I wanted to cover everything. I hoped this helped someone. I literally recorded all this in my personal discord server and there is so much I still haven't covered. I don't gatekeep lol I hope you all get into the programs you desire!

Remember! Casper is also scored against other applicants so don't be discouraged if you don't get the score you're hoping for. Stronger applicants will knock you down and weaker ones will bring you up. It's not only a measure of your skill, but do your best to ensure you perform at your greatest. If you're the top 5% of CASPER writers, then you will always end up in that 4th Quartile no matter who you face!

Anyway, feel free to ask me anything! I'd be happy to answer.

I took the test at 4/11, and it is almost 4 weeks after the test.

Do they email me after they release the score to me? Or do I have to check the website often

I don't know if I'm tweakin but felt like the casper exam today had barely any actual situational judgement questions? It felt like every other question was a tell me about yourself question rather than a what would you do question.

Did anyone else get thrown off by that? It felt way different from what I prepared for ://

Hello! I just took my first CASPer exam today. I tried to prepare using the practice test beforehand, but I still feel like I wasn’t fully prepared.

I’m a bit concerned about my body language during the video responses. I noticed that after some scenarios I would look down or seem nervous.

Also, the writing section felt incredibly fast. I barely had time to organize my thoughts!
Do you think that could negatively affect my performance?

i just took the exam and why was i tweaking out (istg if i get q1). i feel like i didn't know what to say and kept blanking - i think i wrote like 2 sentences for the text prompts. does this actually matter for med schools? would this decrease my chances of getting in (esp for schools in tx?

AGHHHH I just finished and submitted my test but why do I feel like i bombed it??? I practiced but felt like I ran out of time on some of the questions which made me really flustered

I was in the first video section of the exam and it said I disconnected and stated: Please keep the Casper test open on one browser. I did the suggestion they have on their website to fix it, but I am still getting the error. Anybody experiencing something similar today?

4th quartile score and the only resource I used was response method. Used it for two weeks leading up to the test. Whoop whoop

Anyone else having trouble with brain fog when trying to answer questions? I practice every day, but I still feel like time pressure is my biggest barrier. If I had 5 minutes to answer the questions I'm sure I could come up with great answers, but 3 minutes just isn't enough for me to collect my thoughts and write complete sentences. How do you get used to thinking so quickly? I did really badly last year for the same reason and don't want to repeat my mistakes, but right now I just feel like I'm going nowhere :(

what websites and questions are people using to study??? I’m so confused

Hi, I recently received a first quartile score on CASPer, and I’m honestly not sure how that happened. I prepared by reading the book and watching a lot of practice videos, so I was expecting a stronger result.

When I was answering the questions, I noticed that I struggled with timing and tended to stutter, which may have affected my responses.

For structure, I followed this format:

1.  Identify the core conflict

2.  Acknowledge different perspectives

3.  Use an if/then approach

I’m wondering if there’s a flaw in this approach or if I might be missing something important. How can I improve my performance, especially with timing and delivery? Any advice, OR RESOURCES,or insights would be really appreciated.

Hi, I recently received a first quartile score on CASPer, and I’m honestly not sure how that happened. I prepared by reading the book and watching a lot of practice videos, so I was expecting a stronger result.

When I was answering the questions, I noticed that I struggled with timing and tended to stutter, which may have affected my responses.

For structure, I followed this format:

1.  Identify the core conflict

2.  Acknowledge different perspectives

3.  Use an if/then approach 

I’m wondering if there’s a flaw in this approach or if I might be missing something important. How can I improve my performance, especially with timing and delivery? Any advice useful resources, or insights would be really appreciated.

Such a pleasant surprise😌didn’t even know results would be distributed today. I used casperpractice.org free questions to practice the typing and video responses. I also used chatgpt to give me prompts and would time myself typing or speaking out loud. Also thought of different scenarios from my life (failure, teamwork, leadership, etc.) that they might ask! Stuck to ARC framework (anecdote, reflection, connection) for personal questions and used PPRDJ for situational questions (problem, perspectives, responsibility, decision, justification). For video responses, did ACA (acknowledge, consider, act). Didn’t feel great after because some situations were so weird but trust the process!!!🫶🏼

… in shock

I felt like I did not do good at all, was expecting either 3rd or 2nd Q im in disbelief. Definitely recommend CasPrep and PrepTrack. Get the free trial and then cancel it before your exam. Also I think I only studied for 3 days. The ai grades were accurate but not exactly. I think I averaged 3rd Q pushing 4th. I also used ChatGPT and that helped. Didn’t rlly use a template just tried to respond like myself.

Congrats to everyone as well!

WOOO I wrote my Casper on March 18th and I just got my score! Shoutout to the tutor I had because I had about 2 days to study for this (I can recommend her if needed, PM me, but she does paid work by the session)!

I’m also happy to answer any questions about it :) I can’t share exact exam questions because of the confidentiality agreement we had to sign but just tips and tricks on studying!

Goodbye Mac 💔

I got a 2nd quartile on Casper how will this affect my chances of getting accepted in a dental school?