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Ryan Brownlee

– Founder of AspiringMD

Practice with 10 free CASPer sample questions and answer explanations covering ethics, teamwork, empathy, conflict, professionalism, and reflection.

CASPer Test Practice Questions and Answers for Medical School Applicants

The CASPer test can feel difficult to prepare for because there is not a traditional set of facts you can memorize, and there is rarely one perfectly correct response to a scenario. Instead, you have to quickly identify the central problem, consider the perspectives of several people, explain what you would do, and communicate your reasoning under significant time pressure.

That does not mean you should walk into the test without preparing. In my experience, practicing sample CASPer questions was extremely helpful because it allowed me to recognize the types of situations the test tends to present and develop a consistent way to organize my thoughts. I used sample questions from across the internet and YouTube, practiced responding to as many potential scenarios as I could find, and spent additional time working on my typing speed.

In this guide, I will walk you through the major types of CASPer test questions, explain a response structure you can use without sounding robotic, share 10 original practice scenarios with sample answers, and recommend several free typing websites and CASPer practice videos.

Before beginning, you may also want to read my guide comparing CASPer, AAMC PREview, and Duet. That guide includes a school requirements database and explains how the three assessments differ. You can also read my separate AAMC PREview exam guide and my explanation of whether your secondary application is complete without CASPer, PREview, or Duet.

What Is the Current CASPer Test Format?

For applicants in the 2026–2027 admissions cycle, CASPer contains 11 scenarios divided into two sections. The video-response section contains four scenarios, with two questions presented individually for each scenario and one minute available for each response. The typed-response section contains seven scenarios, with two questions shown together and three and a half minutes available to answer both questions. The complete assessment generally takes approximately 65 to 85 minutes, including optional breaks. tions may include written or video-based situations. Therefore, practicing only written responses is no longer enough. You should also become comfortable looking into a camera, organizing your answer quickly, and speaking for approximately one minute without becoming repetitive or losing your central point.

The format can change between admissions cycles, so always confirm the current timing through your Acuity Insights account before you begin preparing.

Why Is It Important to Practice CASPer Questions?

CASPer is not an exam that requires months of traditional studying, but practice can make an enormous difference in how effectively you communicate what you are thinking. You may naturally recognize that someone is being treated unfairly, that a rule has been broken, or that an important conversation needs to happen privately, but recognizing the problem is only the beginning. You must explain your reasoning clearly enough for the rater to understand it.

The official CASPer preparation guidance recommends completing the full practice assessment in your Acuity Insights account because it simulates the test’s actual format and timing. Acuity also advises applicants to explain both what they would do and why they would do it, while focusing more on the content of their answers than minor spelling or grammatical mistakes. Bullet points and incomplete sentences are acceptable when they help you communicate more efficiently. ng helps you learn how to identify stakeholders, avoid making unsupported assumptions, ask for additional context, consider multiple possible explanations, and propose a reasonable next step. It also helps you recognize situations in which you should speak with someone privately, involve a supervisor, protect another person’s safety, or follow up after the immediate problem has been addressed.

Without practice, it is easy to spend most of your available time restating the scenario or deciding how to begin. With practice, you can move much more quickly into the reasoning that raters actually need to see.

My Experience Preparing for CASPer

I began looking through sample CASPer questions around two weeks before my test date, although I did not spend those entire two weeks studying. In reality, I probably spent only two or three days seriously preparing, working through practice scenarios, watching other people explain their approaches, and completing typing exercises.

I do not think most applicants need to spend much more time than that. CASPer preparation should not become another MCAT-sized project. However, I would give yourself enough time to recognize your weaknesses. Someone who already types quickly and is comfortable discussing ethical situations may only need a few focused practice sessions, while someone who struggles to type without looking at the keyboard may benefit from beginning typing exercises earlier.

While working through sample questions from websites and YouTube, I noticed that CASPer seemed to reward a fairly specific style of reasoning. Strong responses were generally nonjudgmental, considered multiple perspectives, avoided jumping immediately to punishment, and showed a willingness to gather more information before acting. They also remained decisive when safety, dishonesty, discrimination, or another serious concern required action.

Typing practice was especially helpful for me because you cannot receive credit for ideas that remain in your head. I approached the typed section with the belief that, when two applicants have similarly thoughtful ideas, the person who can communicate more of that useful reasoning may give the rater more evidence to evaluate. That does not mean writing twice as many words automatically produces a better score. Repetition, filler, and long introductions can waste valuable time. However, typing quickly enough to explain your reasoning, include conditional thinking, and address both questions can absolutely help.

CASPer quartiles compare your performance with other applicants completing the same test type, with responses judged relative to others who answered the same scenarios. Acuity describes this comparison more broadly than simply comparing you with everyone who happened to test on the same day. Higher-performing responses may demonstrate stronger effort, empathy, impartiality, communication, and familiarity with the format. ASPer result was much better than my PREview result, and the two assessments almost felt opposite for me. Anecdotally, I have spoken with several people who performed very well on one test and not nearly as well on the other. That does not establish a universal pattern, but it does reinforce that CASPer and PREview reward different response processes.

CASPer asks you to generate and explain your own response, while PREview asks you to evaluate the effectiveness of actions that have already been provided. I recommend asking friends, older students, and mentors how they approached each assessment and whether they changed their strategy between the two.

The Main Types of CASPer Test Questions

Although the details of each scenario will differ, many CASPer practice questions fall into several recurring categories.

You do not need a separate memorized response for every category. Most strong answers draw from the same underlying approach: understand the situation, obtain missing information, consider the people affected, choose an appropriate action, and explain how you would follow up.

A Simple Structure for Answering CASPer Questions

There is no secret phrase that guarantees a high CASPer score, but having a repeatable structure can prevent you from becoming stuck.

Begin by identifying the central concern and the people affected. You might briefly acknowledge that the situation involves competing responsibilities, incomplete information, or a potential risk.

Next, avoid assuming you already know another person’s intentions. Unless immediate safety is involved, you can usually speak with the individual privately and ask open-ended questions. Someone who appears irresponsible may be dealing with an emergency, misunderstanding, disability, family problem, or unclear instructions.

After gathering information, explain what you would do under different circumstances. Conditional reasoning is particularly valuable because many CASPer scenarios intentionally leave out important details. You might write, “If this was an isolated misunderstanding, I would help clarify expectations; however, if the behavior was deliberate or continued after our conversation, I would involve the appropriate supervisor.”

Finally, explain why your response is fair and describe any follow-up that might prevent the problem from happening again. A complete response usually addresses both the immediate situation and the larger issue behind it.

A useful mental framework is:

Understand the problem → gather context → consider every perspective → act proportionately → follow up.

This should guide your thinking rather than become a rigid script that you repeat word for word.

Sample CASPer Test Questions and Answers

The following scenarios are original CASPer-style practice questions. They are not questions taken from an official CASPer assessment.

For realistic typed practice, give yourself three and a half minutes to answer both questions in each scenario. For video practice, read one question at a time, take a brief moment to organize your thoughts, and record a one-minute response.

Sample CASPer Question 1: A Group Member Is Not Contributing

You are completing an important group presentation with three classmates. One member, Jordan, has missed two meetings and has not completed the slides they agreed to prepare. Another group member wants to remove Jordan’s name from the presentation immediately. The presentation is due in two days.

Question 1

What would you do in this situation?

Question 2

How would your response change if Jordan had previously been a reliable group member?

Sample Answer

I would first contact Jordan privately rather than immediately removing their name or criticizing them in the group chat. I would explain that we are concerned because the deadline is approaching, describe the work that remains incomplete, and ask whether something has prevented them from participating. This gives Jordan an opportunity to explain the situation without assuming that they are careless or intentionally taking advantage of the group.

If Jordan is dealing with an emergency or another legitimate obstacle, I would discuss a realistic way for them to contribute during the remaining time while redistributing urgent tasks so the presentation is completed. If Jordan does not respond or refuses to participate, I would document the group’s attempts to reach them and contact the instructor for guidance rather than making a unilateral decision about authorship.

Jordan’s previous reliability would make me even more likely to suspect that something unusual had happened. However, the group would still need to protect the quality of the presentation and meet the deadline, so empathy would need to be balanced with clear expectations and communication.

Why This Is a Strong Response

This answer does not ignore the group’s legitimate concern, but it avoids assuming that Jordan is lazy. It gathers context privately, develops conditional responses, protects the group’s work, and involves the instructor when the students do not have the authority to make the final decision.

Sample CASPer Question 2: You Suspect a Friend Is Cheating

During an online examination, your close friend sends you a message asking for the answer to a difficult question. A few minutes later, they send another message saying they are panicking because they need a high grade to keep their scholarship.

Question 1

How would you respond to your friend?

Question 2

Would the potential loss of the scholarship affect your decision?

Sample Answer

I would not provide the answer because doing so would violate academic integrity and could place both of us at risk. I would send a brief response stating that I cannot discuss examination questions while the test is occurring and then stop engaging until the examination has ended.

Afterward, I would speak with my friend privately, acknowledge how stressful the scholarship situation must feel, and encourage them to seek legitimate support from the professor, academic advising office, financial aid office, or counseling resources. I would also ask whether this was an impulsive decision during a moment of panic or part of a larger pattern.

The scholarship increases the emotional seriousness of the situation, but it would not justify cheating. Helping my friend obtain an unfair advantage could harm other students and create even greater consequences if the misconduct were discovered. I would support my friend as a person without participating in the dishonest behavior.

Why This Is a Strong Response

The response demonstrates compassion without allowing sympathy to override integrity. It recognizes the friend’s pressure, refuses to assist with misconduct, and offers appropriate forms of support after the immediate examination has ended.

Sample CASPer Question 3: A Student Requests Special Treatment

You are helping organize interviews for a competitive campus volunteer program. One applicant arrives 25 minutes late and asks to be interviewed anyway. The other organizers want to reject the applicant automatically because several students who arrived on time were turned away after all interview slots filled.

Question 1

What factors would you consider before making a decision?

Question 2

What would you do if the applicant explained that a campus accessibility shuttle had arrived late?

Sample Answer

I would consider whether the late-arrival policy had been clearly communicated, whether it had been applied consistently to other applicants, whether an additional interview could be conducted without disadvantaging those who followed the instructions, and whether circumstances outside the applicant’s control contributed to the delay.

I would speak with the applicant privately and respectfully ask for enough information to understand what happened without demanding unnecessary personal details. If an accessibility shuttle caused the delay, I would avoid treating the applicant as though they had simply ignored the schedule. I would consult the program coordinator and determine whether a make-up interview or another reasonable option could be offered.

Fairness does not always mean treating every person identically when barriers outside their control are different. At the same time, any accommodation should be arranged through a consistent process so that decisions do not depend on which organizer happens to be present.

Why This Is a Strong Response

This answer distinguishes equality from equity, protects the applicant’s privacy, and avoids making promises outside the responder’s authority. It also considers the other applicants and the need for a fair, repeatable policy.

Sample CASPer Question 4: A Disrespectful Comment in the Workplace

During a volunteer shift, another volunteer imitates a patient’s accent after the patient leaves the room. Two people laugh, while another volunteer appears uncomfortable but says nothing.

Question 1

How would you respond?

Question 2

What would you do if the volunteer said they were only making a harmless joke?

Sample Answer

I would address the comment rather than silently allowing it to appear acceptable. Depending on the setting, I might briefly state that the imitation was disrespectful and then speak with the volunteer privately so the conversation does not become a public argument.

I would explain that patients should be able to seek care without worrying that their language, accent, or background will become a source of entertainment. I would also ask the volunteer to consider how the comment could affect trust among patients and other team members.

If the volunteer described the comment as harmless, I would acknowledge that they may not have intended to hurt anyone while clarifying that impact still matters. If the behavior continued, targeted a patient directly, or reflected a larger pattern, I would report the concern through the volunteer program’s appropriate supervisory process.

Why This Is a Strong Response

The response does not assume malicious intent, but it does not use lack of intent as an excuse. It addresses the behavior, explains its impact, gives the person an opportunity to change, and escalates if the conduct continues.

Sample CASPer Question 5: You Make an Important Mistake

You are responsible for sending reminder emails to participants in a research study. You realize that you accidentally entered the wrong date in an email, causing several participants to arrive when the research team was unavailable.

Question 1

What would you do after discovering the mistake?

Question 2

How would you prevent a similar problem in the future?

Sample Answer

I would notify the research supervisor promptly, accept responsibility, and provide an accurate description of what occurred rather than minimizing the mistake or waiting for someone else to discover it. I would then contact the affected participants using a message approved by the supervisor, apologize for the inconvenience, provide the correct scheduling information, and help arrange new appointments.

I would avoid making promises about compensation or study policies without authorization, but I would advocate for a reasonable effort to reduce the burden placed on participants.

To prevent recurrence, I would review the process that allowed the incorrect date to be sent. Depending on the cause, we could require a second person to verify mass communications, use a standardized email template, connect reminders to the official scheduling calendar, or schedule a final review before messages are released.

Why This Is a Strong Response

The answer demonstrates accountability without becoming excessively self-punishing. It focuses on communicating quickly, helping the affected people, respecting the supervisor’s authority, and improving the system that contributed to the error.

Sample CASPer Question 6: A Friend Shares Private Information

A friend tells you that another student has been struggling with a serious personal issue. Your friend asks you not to tell anyone but says they are worried because the student has stopped attending class and is no longer responding to messages.

Question 1

How would you handle the situation?

Question 2

When is it appropriate to break someone’s confidentiality?

Sample Answer

I would first clarify whether there is any reason to believe the student is in immediate danger. If there were signs of an urgent safety risk, I would contact the appropriate emergency or campus support service even if my friend wanted the information kept private.

If there were no indication of immediate danger, I would encourage my friend to contact the student directly, express concern without pressuring them to disclose private details, and connect them with counseling, academic, or student-support resources. I might also offer to help my friend speak with a trusted advisor about how to support the student.

Confidentiality is important, but it is not absolute when there is a credible threat to someone’s safety. I would share only the information necessary with people positioned to help, rather than spreading the student’s personal circumstances among classmates.

Why This Is a Strong Response

This answer protects privacy while recognizing that safety may justify limited disclosure. It avoids trying to diagnose the absent student and directs the concern toward people with the proper training and responsibility.

Sample CASPer Question 7: A Supervisor Asks You to Ignore a Rule

You work part-time at a community organization. Your supervisor tells you to record a volunteer as having completed a required training session even though the volunteer missed it. The supervisor says the organization is understaffed and needs the volunteer to begin immediately.

Question 1

What would you do?

Question 2

How would you respond if refusing the request could create tension with your supervisor?

Sample Answer

I would not knowingly enter false information. I would first ask the supervisor whether there is an approved alternative, such as an accelerated training session, temporary restriction of the volunteer’s duties, or another way to satisfy the requirement promptly.

I would explain my concern respectfully and focus on the risks to the organization, clients, volunteer, and supervisor if someone were allowed to begin without required preparation. If the supervisor continued to insist that I falsify the record, I would decline and seek guidance from another appropriate leader or compliance contact.

The power difference would make the conversation uncomfortable, but preserving the relationship with a supervisor should not require dishonesty. I would remain professional, avoid making personal accusations, and document the instructions accurately if escalation became necessary.

Why This Is a Strong Response

The response does not immediately accuse the supervisor of bad character. It searches for a legitimate solution, explains the consequences of the request, maintains professional communication, and refuses to falsify a record.

Sample CASPer Question 8: Limited Funding for a Student Program

A student organization has enough funding to support only one of two projects. The first project would serve a large number of students but provide a relatively small benefit to each person. The second would serve a much smaller group of students with significant financial need.

Question 1

How should the organization make its decision?

Question 2

What information would you want before voting?

Sample Answer

I would avoid deciding based only on the number of people served because both the size and depth of a project’s impact matter. I would want information about the organization’s mission, the severity of the needs being addressed, the expected outcome of each project, whether either population has alternative resources, the cost per participant, and whether partial funding or outside partnerships are possible.

The decision should use criteria established before members begin advocating for their preferred project. This reduces the risk that personal relationships or emotional presentations will determine the outcome. I would also invite input from the communities affected rather than assuming that organizers already understand what participants need.

If the smaller project addresses a serious unmet need while the larger project offers only a minor convenience, concentrating resources may be reasonable. If both produce meaningful benefits, the organization could consider rotating priorities between funding periods or seeking additional support for the project not selected.

Why This Is a Strong Response

The answer acknowledges that there may not be one obviously correct allocation. It asks for relevant information, emphasizes transparent criteria, includes community input, and considers longer-term solutions.

Sample CASPer Question 9: Personal Reflection on Failure

Question 1

Describe a time when you failed to meet an important goal. How did you respond?

Question 2

What did the experience teach you about working with others?

Sample Answer

A strong response should choose a genuine failure rather than disguising a strength as a weakness. For example, you might describe taking on too many responsibilities during a group project, missing an internal deadline, and initially trying to complete everything yourself instead of telling the team that you were falling behind.

You could then explain that you acknowledged the missed deadline, apologized without making excuses, asked the team to help reprioritize the work, and created earlier checkpoints for the remainder of the project. The most important part of the answer would be the reflection: perhaps you learned that reliability includes communicating early when circumstances change, and that asking for help can protect the team more effectively than attempting to appear completely self-sufficient.

Why This Is a Strong Response

CASPer reflection questions are not asking you to prove that you have never failed. They are looking for self-awareness, accountability, corrective action, and evidence that the experience changed your future behavior.

Sample CASPer Question 10: Disagreement About a Team Decision

Question 1

Describe a time when you disagreed with a decision made by a group or leader.

Question 2

How did you balance expressing your concern with respecting the final decision?

Sample Answer

A strong response might describe a situation in which a student organization chose an event plan that you believed would be inaccessible or unrealistic. You could explain that you asked questions, presented your concern respectfully, provided evidence or an alternative proposal, and listened to the reasons other members supported the original plan.

If the group maintained its decision and the choice was not unethical or unsafe, you could explain that you supported implementation while helping reduce the risks you had identified. If the decision created a serious safety, discrimination, or integrity concern, you would instead describe how you used the appropriate process to escalate it.

The reflection should show that respectful disagreement does not require silence, but it also does not mean refusing to cooperate whenever the group chooses another option.

Why This Is a Strong Response

This answer demonstrates judgment about when to accept a legitimate group decision and when a concern is serious enough to require further action. It also shows communication, humility, and commitment to the team.

How to Practice These CASPer Questions

The best way to use these scenarios is to practice under the actual time limit rather than simply reading the sample answers. Begin with the typed questions and give yourself three and a half minutes to answer both prompts. Do not pause the timer to improve your wording.

Afterward, compare your response with the explanation and look for missing elements. Did you identify the main problem? Did you consider the perspectives of everyone involved? Did you ask for additional context instead of assuming the worst? Did you explain what you would do if the situation changed? Did you provide a reasonable follow-up?

You can then reuse the same scenario for video practice. Ask a friend to display one question at a time or place each prompt on a separate slide. Give yourself a brief preparation period and record a one-minute response. Watch the recording and evaluate whether you answered the actual question, explained your reasoning, and maintained a calm, professional tone.

Do not attempt to memorize the sample answers. CASPer scenarios vary, and a rehearsed answer can sound disconnected from the situation. Instead, practice recognizing the principles behind each response.

Free CASPer Practice Videos on YouTube

YouTube was one of the resources I used while preparing because it allowed me to see how other applicants organized their answers and compare their reasoning with my own.

These three videos include useful CASPer practice questions or response demonstrations:

1. CASPer Real-Time Answer Examples from a Top-Quartile Scorer includes timed written-response examples using the newer format of two questions in three and a half minutes.
2. How to Answer CASPer Questions: Six-Step Framework and Practice Scenarios walks through a structured approach and applies it to multiple typed and video scenarios.
3. Five CASPer Questions You Need to Know and Expert Sample Answers provides several additional situations you can pause and answer before listening to the discussion.

Some older CASPer videos still contain useful ethical reasoning and sample scenarios, but the number of questions and response timing may reflect a previous version of the exam. Use older videos to practice judgment, not to learn the current format.

Free Typing Practice Websites for CASPer

Typing speed is not the only factor that matters on CASPer, but being able to type comfortably can help you express more of your reasoning before time expires.

Before beginning, take a one-minute typing test and record your words per minute and accuracy. Your goal should not be to type recklessly. A slightly slower response that communicates a complete and understandable idea is more valuable than a faster response filled with missing words. However, even a modest improvement can give you time to add another stakeholder, conditional statement, or explanation.

Typing.com

Typing.com provides free typing lessons, targeted practice, and timed tests. It is especially useful if you still look at the keyboard frequently or have certain letters that consistently slow you down.

TypingClub

TypingClub offers free touch-typing lessons, hand-position guidance, games, and progressive exercises. You can begin without creating an account, although an optional profile allows you to save your progress. r

Keybr generates practice based on your weaker letter combinations. This can be more useful than repeatedly typing easy words because it targets the patterns that interrupt your rhythm.

Monkeytype

Monkeytype is useful for short, customizable typing tests and tracking your speed, accuracy, and consistency. After building basic technique elsewhere, you can use it for brief daily speed checks.

A Simple Two- or Three-Day CASPer Study Plan

Two or three focused days were enough for me, although you can begin light typing practice earlier if that is a major weakness.

Day One: Learn the Format and Response Structure

Review the current CASPer format, complete several untimed scenarios, and focus on identifying the central issue, stakeholders, missing information, and possible actions. End the day with a typing test and 20 to 30 minutes of targeted typing practice.

Day Two: Practice Under Timed Conditions

Complete several typed scenarios using the three-and-a-half-minute limit and record several one-minute video responses. Review your answers and identify patterns, such as making assumptions, forgetting to explain why, ignoring one stakeholder, or spending too much time on the first question.

Complete another short typing session, but prioritize accuracy and smoothness rather than chasing an unrealistic words-per-minute score.

Day Three: Complete the Official Practice Test

Complete the official practice assessment in your Acuity Insights account using the same computer, keyboard, camera, microphone, and environment you plan to use on test day. Treat the practice session seriously, including the timing and breaks.

Afterward, review your process rather than attempting to determine a score. Make sure you understand the platform, can transition between video and typed responses, and have a plan for continuing when a scenario feels difficult.

Common CASPer Mistakes to Avoid

One common mistake is immediately assuming that someone behaved badly for the worst possible reason. Strong responses often recognize that the situation may involve missing information and begin with a private, respectful conversation.

Another mistake is remaining so neutral that you never make a decision. Considering multiple perspectives does not mean avoiding action. When patient safety, discrimination, dishonesty, harassment, or another serious concern is present, you should explain how you would protect the affected person and involve the appropriate authority.

Applicants also sometimes spend too much time producing polished introductory sentences. CASPer raters focus on the substance of your answer rather than minor typing or grammatical errors. Begin communicating your reasoning as quickly as possible.

Finally, avoid writing what you think sounds morally impressive without explaining how you would realistically carry it out. Statements such as “I would make sure everyone feels included” are incomplete unless you describe what you would say, who you would involve, and what you would do if the initial conversation failed.

Frequently Asked Questions About CASPer Practice Questions

How many CASPer practice questions should I complete?

There is no required number, but I recommend practicing enough scenarios to cover the major categories, including conflict, integrity, empathy, equity, professionalism, accountability, safety, and personal reflection.

Completing 10 scenarios thoughtfully and reviewing your answers may be more beneficial than rapidly reading 50 scenarios without practicing under time pressure.

How long should I study for CASPer?

I spent approximately two or three focused days preparing, along with typing practice that I started around two weeks before my test. Most applicants probably do not need weeks of intensive CASPer studying, but giving yourself several days allows you to recognize and correct weaknesses before test day.

Does typing speed affect your CASPer score?

CASPer is not officially described as a typing-speed test, and raters focus on the content of your answers rather than small spelling or grammatical errors. However, typing comfortably can help you communicate more of your useful reasoning within the available time.

The goal is not to produce the longest response. The goal is to explain your decision, reasoning, conditions, and consideration of the people affected before the timer expires.

Can I use bullet points on CASPer?

Yes. Acuity Insights states that applicants may use bullet points and do not need to write traditional paragraphs. Choose the format that allows you to communicate your ideas most clearly and efficiently. ere one correct structure for CASPer answers?

There is no single mandatory formula, but strong responses usually identify the issue, consider multiple perspectives, gather missing information, avoid unsupported assumptions, take proportionate action, and explain the reasoning behind the decision.

Should I always remain neutral and nonjudgmental?

You should avoid making unnecessary assumptions and approach people respectfully, but being nonjudgmental does not mean ignoring harmful behavior. You can remain calm and fair while still reporting dishonesty, protecting someone’s safety, challenging discrimination, or refusing an unethical request.

Is CASPer similar to AAMC PREview?

Both are situational judgment assessments, but their formats are very different. CASPer requires you to generate typed and recorded responses, while PREview generally asks you to rate the effectiveness of possible actions.

You can learn more in my CASPer vs. PREview vs. Duet comparison guide and my complete AAMC PREview preparation guide.

Final Thoughts on Preparing for CASPer

You do not need to transform yourself into a different person to perform well on CASPer, but you do need to communicate your judgment clearly. Practice as many different types of scenarios as you reasonably can, become comfortable with the current typed and video formats, and work on expressing your thoughts before the timer runs out.

Try to approach every situation without unnecessary judgment, obtain more context when it is safe to do so, consider how each person may be affected, and choose the action that a responsible future healthcare professional could realistically carry out. Even when the ethically appropriate response differs from behavior you may have witnessed in your own life, answer from the perspective of someone who values safety, fairness, empathy, honesty, and professional responsibility.

Typing practice helped me get more of my reasoning onto the screen, while sample questions helped me understand what CASPer was actually asking me to demonstrate. I found that combination very helpful, and I believe a few focused days of realistic practice can make the test feel much more manageable.