May 15, 2025
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How Is the Casper Test Scored?

Anesthesiology Resident

”Jonathan

Reviewed by:

Jonathan Preminger

Former Admissions Committee Member, Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine

Reviewed: 4/25/24

You may be wondering how the Casper test is scored. Below, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about the evaluation process.

The Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (Casper) test is a valuable tool that medical schools use to evaluate individuals' personal attributes and characteristics. In this article, we’ll answer how the Casper is scored to help you best prepare.

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Who Assesses Your Casper Test?

All responses on the Casper test will be evaluated by trained human raters. These raters come from professional and educational backgrounds and are selected to ensure diversity in perspectives. 

Every rater undergoes rigorous training and is regularly monitored for consistency and fairness in scoring. 

The Scoring Rubric

Each of the 11 scenarios on the test is scored by a different human rater using standardized criteria. Each response is evaluated on a 1 to 9 scale, where 1 represents a poor response and 9 reflects an outstanding one.

Assessment Process

The assessment is completely blind, so raters do not receive any identifying information about the test-taker. This anonymity reinforces fairness by ensuring responses are judged solely on their content and quality.

Raters participate in regular calibration sessions and performance monitoring to ensure ongoing consistency and adherence to scoring guidelines.

Scores are split into four quartiles, with each quartile representing 25% of all test-takers:

  • The first quartile includes the lowest 25% of scores (0–24th percentile)
  • The second quartile covers the next 25% (25–49th percentile)
  • The third quartile includes above-average scores (50–74th percentile)
  • The fourth quartile contains the top 25% of scores (75–100th percentile)

After Assessment

Once all responses have been evaluated, the individual scores from each scenario are compiled and standardized to generate the test-taker’s overall Casper score.

Admissions committees receive and incorporate this score into their holistic review process, alongside academic metrics, experiences, and other application materials.

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How Are the Casper Scores Reported?

Admissions programs receive a single overall Casper score that reflects performance across both typed and video response sections. Applicants must complete all 11 scenarios to receive a valid score for distribution to programs.

How Casper Scores are Reported

Each rater is assigned to score a specific scenario from the Casper test and is given detailed instructions and relevant context to understand the scenario fully. They then review responses to that same scenario from multiple applicants. No rater ever evaluates the same applicant more than once.

Once all individual ratings are submitted, they are averaged and then standardized to reflect how each applicant performed relative to others in the test-taking cohort.

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How Long Does It Take to Get Your Casper Score?

Programs on your distribution list will receive your Casper score about two to three weeks after you complete the test. You can view your quartile ranking roughly a month after your test date, but only after your score has already been shared with the schools you selected.

Note: The timeline provided is an estimate and may vary. Actual reporting times can be affected by factors such as the number of test-takers and the processing capacity at the time.

Casper Timeline

After completing the Casper test, a team of trained raters assesses the responses and follows a standardized scoring rubric. These raters carefully evaluate and score each response, considering various aspects such as clarity, thoughtfulness, and consideration of multiple perspectives. 

Given the human element involved in the scoring process, it is essential to allow the raters adequate time to thoroughly evaluate all the test-takers' responses.

Where Scores are Submitted

After the quality control process, the scores are reported directly to the institutions or programs designated by the test-takers during registration. The scores are securely transmitted to maintain confidentiality and integrity. 

It is important to note that Casper scores are released collectively for all the test-takers who participated on a specific test date. Therefore, the score release timeline is determined by completing the scoring process for all the test-takers who took the Casper test on that particular date.

Be sure to regularly check the official Casper website or reach out to the schools you’re applying to so you can stay informed about score reporting timelines. The institution or program will have the most up-to-date information regarding the release of Casper scores for their specific application cycle.

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FAQs: How Is the Casper Scored?

We’ve answered how the Casper test is scored, but here are a few more frequently asked questions.

1. How Do I Score Well on the Casper Test?

To score well on the Casper test, focus on effective communication, critical thinking, and empathy. Practice expressing thoughts clearly and concisely, using proper grammar and a respectful tone. Consider multiple perspectives and think critically when responding to complex scenarios. 

Draw from personal experiences to support your answers. Manage time effectively by allocating sufficient time to read and understand each scenario, formulate thoughtful responses, and proofread. Seek feedback from mentors or peers and utilize practice resources. 

If you need extra help, you can contact a tutor to guide you through preparing for the Casper. Inspira offers a virtual and private tutoring program that can give you the one-on-one time you need to improve your score.

Stay calm, confident, and focused during the test, showcasing professionalism and ethical decision-making. You can increase your chances of scoring well on the Casper test by honing these skills and approaches.

2. How Much Does Your Casper Score Matter?

Your Casper score carries significant weight in the evaluation process, providing insights into your characteristics and attributes. While the specific importance of Casper scores may vary among institutions, they often play a crucial role in assessing applicants. 

Admissions committees consider Casper scores alongside other application components to gain a comprehensive understanding of your suitability for the profession or program. 

A strong Casper score can demonstrate your interpersonal skills and professionalism, setting you apart from other candidates. Thus, investing time and effort to perform well on the Casper test can significantly enhance your chances of success.

3. How Do I Find My Casper Quartile Score?

To find your Casper quartile score, you would typically need access to score distribution data from the organization administering the test. This data may only sometimes be readily available to individual test-takers. 

However, some programs may provide information on quartile cutoffs or percentiles for their applicant pool. These can give you an idea of where your score falls relative to other applicants. 

Remember that institutions and programs typically use Casper quartile scores for their internal evaluation and may not be disclosed to individual test-takers directly.

4. Do All Residency Programs Require Casper? 

Not all residency programs require the Casper test as part of their application process. While some residency programs, particularly in certain specialties like family medicine or emergency medicine, may include Casper in their selection criteria, it is not universally required across all programs. 

The specific requirements for each residency program can vary, and applicants should carefully review the application instructions provided by individual programs to determine whether Casper is mandatory or optional for their application.

5. What Is a Good Casper Score? 

A strong Casper score is usually in the third or fourth quartile. However, a lower quartile score doesn’t automatically hurt your chances; most programs evaluate your Casper results alongside other parts of your application.

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Final Thoughts

As the Casper test continues to be embraced in various professional fields, a deeper understanding of its scoring process empowers individuals to confidently approach the test and strive for success in their chosen paths.

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Dr. Jonathan Preminger

Reviewed by:

Dr. Jonathan Preminger

Anesthesiology Resident, Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine

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