CASPer is a situational judgment test used to assess the non-academic qualities that matter in healthcare and other professional programs. Here's what you need to know.
CASPer (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics) is an online test developed by Acuity Insights. It presents you with a series of video or text-based scenarios and asks you to respond to questions about how you would handle them — or how you've handled similar situations in the past.
It's used across Canada, the US, the UK, Australia, and beyond — primarily for healthcare programs like medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and dentistry, but increasingly across other disciplines too.
Unlike academic tests, there's no single correct answer. CASPer is designed to assess qualities like empathy, communication, professionalism, and ethical reasoning — the kind of person you are, not just what you know.
"Most students prepare for CASPer by looking up sample answers. That's not how evaluators think. What actually separates a strong response from an average one is something you can only learn from the inside."
CASPer is required by hundreds of programs across the globe. If you're applying to medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, engineering, or a growing number of other professional programs, there's a chance CASPer is part of your application.
Every CASPer question falls into one of three categories. Knowing which type you're dealing with helps you structure your response appropriately — and respond to what's actually being asked, rather than giving a generic answer.
Not all CASPer questions are asking the same thing. Some ask what you would do in a situation. Others ask you to weigh up options and justify a position. Others draw on your personal experiences and how they've shaped you.
Each type requires a different approach — and one of the most common mistakes students make is answering every question the same way, regardless of what's actually being asked.
Response Method's feedback identifies which question type you're responding to and gives you targeted guidance on whether your response is structured appropriately for that type.
Response Method is built around a structured approach developed from evaluation experience. The goal isn't to give you a script — it's to give you a way of thinking that works for any scenario you encounter.
Begin with the typed practice tool. You'll get detailed evaluator-style feedback and a quartile score on your first five sessions — including what worked, what to improve, and how a stronger response would be structured. No credit card needed.
Each feedback session breaks down your response by question type and highlights the specific areas where your reasoning, empathy, or structure could go deeper. Use this to identify your patterns — not just fix individual responses.
The CASPer test is video-based. Once you're comfortable with your approach in writing, move to video practice — record spoken responses and get the same evaluator-style feedback on your delivery and content.
Your progress dashboard shows your quartile score across every session, which aspects you've covered, and where to focus your remaining prep time. Aim for consistency across all question types before your test date.
Five free feedback sessions included — no credit card required. See exactly what an evaluator would notice about your responses.