CASPer guides & strategy
7 in-depth guides covering test format, scoring, schools, country-specific guidance, and proven prep strategies. New articles published weekly.
Guides
The 9 CASPer Competencies: What's Actually Being Marked
The 9 CASPer competencies (collaboration, communication, empathy, equity, ethics, motivation, problem-solving, professionalism, resilience) — what each one means and how it's scored.
CASPer Test Dates 2026: Full Schedule for US, Canada, UK & Australia
CASPer test dates 2026 for medical, dental, pharmacy and nursing applicants — US, Canadian, UK and Australian schedules with registration deadlines.
CASPer Test Format Explained: 14 Scenarios in 2 Sections
Complete CASPer test format breakdown: 14 scenarios, two sections (typed + video), how questions are structured and what AI marks each response on.
CASPer Test Practice: 25 Sample Questions With Model Answers
25 realistic CASPer practice scenarios across 5 categories (ethics, professionalism, communication, teamwork, problem-solving) with model answer outlines.
CASPer Test Scoring Explained: Quartiles 1–4 and What Schools Want
How CASPer is scored — Likert ratings, normalisation, quartiles 1-4, what schools want, and what you can do to land in 4th quartile.
How Long is the CASPer Test? Full Time Breakdown by Section
The CASPer test is 90-110 minutes total. Breakdown of each section, time per question, and how to manage the time pressure.