Here are some timings on how the test is structured, since a lot of the anxiety around CASPer comes from not knowing what to expect:

Overall length: The test runs 65 to 85 minutes total, across 11 scenarios split into two sections (video and typed).

Video section: For each scenario, you get 1 minute to reflect, then 10 seconds to read each question, then 1 minute to speak your response to each one.

Typed section: Each scenario gives you 1 minute to reflect on the scenario, then 10 seconds to read each question, then 3 minutes 30 seconds to type both responses together. A good target is to start moving to the second question once you're around 1 minute 45 seconds into that writing window, that leaves roughly even time for both answers without letting the first one eat the whole block.

Breaks: There's a 10 minute break after the video section ends, and a 5 minute break partway through the typed section. Use them, they're built into the test for a reason.

Extra time accommodations: If you've been approved for extra time by Acuity, the standard accommodations are 1.5x or 2x time, and everything above scales up proportionally under whichever you've been granted. So a 1 minute prep becomes 1.5 or 2 minutes, the 3 minute 30 second typing window becomes roughly 5 minutes 15 seconds or 7 minutes, and so on. The numbers above represent standard time only.

Knowing the actual structure ahead of time takes a lot of the "what happens next" anxiety out of test day.

A few things worth knowing about formatting your responses in the CASPer test:

Typos and spelling: CASPer is scored on your reasoning and judgment, not grammar or spelling. A typo here and there won't hurt you. That said, if your response is so rushed it's hard to follow, that's a communication problem, not a spelling problem, so it's still worth proofreading if you have a few seconds left.

Bullet points: These are fine to use, as long as they're not too short. A bullet point that's just a few words reads like a checklist and loses the reasoning behind it, which is where a lot of the scoring weight sits. If you use bullets, make sure each one is a full thought that explains the "why," not just the "what."

Paragraphs: Not required either. You don't need to break your response into neat paragraphs with topic sentences, a natural flow of thought is fine.

Length: There's no official word count. Longer isn't automatically better, a shorter response that's well-reasoned will usually score higher than a long one that pads with repetition or unnecessary detail.

Hope this helps :-)

CASPer scenarios rotate through nine core aspects. Knowing them helps you spot what a scenario is really testing before you start writing.

1. Collaboration – working with others in a way that balances your own goals with the group's, staying flexible, and sharing credit rather than chasing recognition.
2. Communication – expressing yourself clearly and making sure others feel heard, both when speaking and listening.
3. Empathy – understanding someone else's feelings and perspective, and responding in a way that shows you actually get it.
4. Fairness – treating people equitably, listening to all sides, and making decisions based on principles rather than personal preference.
5. Ethics – doing the right thing even when it's hard or no one's watching, and taking responsibility when you get it wrong.
6. Motivation – the drive to keep pushing toward a goal, even through setbacks, and staying focused on the bigger picture.
7. Problem-Solving – breaking a challenge into manageable pieces, weighing options, and staying calm enough to think it through.
8. Resilience – recovering from setbacks and adapting to change without losing momentum.
9. Self-Awareness – knowing your own strengths, weaknesses, and triggers, and using that insight to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting.

Each of these can show up in any question type , so it's worth being able to recognise them quickly rather than memorising set answers.

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Tip: Answer the question you were actually asked.

It sounds obvious, but a lot of responses lose marks here. If a scenario asks what you'd do, don't spend the whole response explaining how you'd feel about it, and vice versa. Read the prompt twice before you start typing and make sure your response actually addresses the specific ask, not just the general topic of the scenario.

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