CASPer (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (Acuity Insights)) — Free Online Mock Test
Situational judgement test used by 100+ medical / nursing / pharmacy / teaching schools across Canada, US, Australia. 14 scenarios (mix of video + word-based) with 5 minutes per scenario to type 3 short responses. Tests empathy, ethics, communication, motivation, professionalism. Quartile scored. · Official language: English & French.
CASPer exam at a glance
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Attempt 50 full-length CASPer mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 42-question, 70-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
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| Conducting body | Acuity Insights (formerly Altus Assessments) |
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| Official website | acuityinsights.com ↗ |
| Mode | Casper (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics) — an online, open-response situational-judgement test. It presents a series of scenarios (some video-based, some text) in two sections: a video-response section and a typed-response section, with two open questions per scenario, in roughly 65–110 minutes. |
| Frequency | Offered on set test dates through the admissions cycle for the programmes that require it. |
| Scoring & marking | There is no pass or fail. Each response is rated by a different trained rater on a 1–9 scale, and your overall result is reported to programmes as a quartile (relative to other applicants). It assesses non-academic attributes such as ethics, empathy, collaboration and problem-solving. |
| Score validity | A Casper result is used for the admissions cycle in which you take it; you retake it for a new cycle. |
| Language | English (and French for some regions). |
Who is eligible for CASPer?
No prerequisite; it is taken by applicants to health-professions and other programmes (medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, and more) that use Casper for holistic admissions.
Last verified July 2026 against Acuity Insights — Casper. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
CASPer section breakdown
The CASPer mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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Video Scenarios — Sets 1-7
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Word-Based Scenarios — Sets 8-14
CASPer scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: CASPer has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: CASPer (quartile 1-4).
How CASPer is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
CASPer time strategy
With 42 questions in 70 minutes, you have about 100 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Video Scenarios — Sets 1-7
- Word-Based Scenarios — Sets 8-14
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
CASPer topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of CASPer, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Video Scenarios — Sets 1-7
- SJT — Teamwork · 10
- SJT — Professionalism · 8
- SJT — Integrity · 3
Word-Based Scenarios — Sets 8-14
- Reasoning — Classification (odd one out) · 3
- Reasoning — Blood relations · 3
- Reasoning — Alphabet series · 2
- Reasoning — Number Series (arithmetic) · 1
- Reasoning — Number Series (squares) · 1
- Reasoning — Syllogism (transitive) · 1
- Reasoning — Syllogism (negative) · 1
- Reasoning — Syllogism (existential) · 1
CASPer difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
Situational judgement test used by 100+ medical / nursing / pharmacy / teaching schools across Canada, US, Australia. 14 scenarios (mix of video + word-based) with 5 minutes per scenario to type 3 short responses. Tests empathy, ethics, communication, motivation, professionalism. Quartile scored. · Official language: English & French.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's CASPer bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for CASPer
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what CASPer really tests
Casper is an open-response situational-judgement test used for holistic health-professions admissions — video and typed scenarios, each rated by a different trained rater, reported to schools as a quartile with no pass or fail. It measures ethics, empathy and reasoning, so a structured, balanced response beats a "correct" one.
Preparation tips
- Take the official practice test to learn the interface and the tight per-scenario timing.
- Structure answers: consider perspectives, weigh ethics, then state next steps.
- Build typing speed and clarity — you have limited time per scenario.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Chasing a single "right" answer instead of showing balanced, ethical reasoning.
- Running out of time because responses are unstructured or over-long.
CASPer study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Take the official Acuity Insights practice test
- Learn the video-response and typed-response sections
- Study the non-academic attributes assessed (ethics, empathy, collaboration)
- Practise structured responses: perspectives, ethics, next steps
- Rehearse under the per-scenario time limit (typed and spoken)
- Work situational-judgement and ethics scenarios
- Run full timed practice tests
- Sharpen typing speed and clarity under pressure
- Refine concise, balanced reasoning
Where CASPer can take you
A strong CASPer result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Holistic admissions
- Medicine, dentistry & more
- Beyond grades and tests
- Widely recognised
Best books & official prep for CASPer
- Acuity Insights official Casper practice test — Acuity Insights
- Situational-judgement / ethics practice scenarios — Various
Official practice: Take the official Casper practice test to learn the format and timing, and rehearse structured responses that weigh perspectives, ethics and next steps — clarity and reasoning matter more than a “right” answer.
Previous-year papers: Acuity Insights does not release past tests; the official practice test is the authoritative preparation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the CASPer exam pattern?
- Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (Acuity Insights) contains 42 questions across 2 sections: Video Scenarios — Sets 1-7, Word-Based Scenarios — Sets 8-14. Total duration is 70 minutes (about 100 seconds per question).
- Does CASPer have negative marking?
- No — CASPer has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is CASPer scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. CASPer (quartile 1-4).
- How can I practise CASPer online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length CASPer mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of CASPer?
- CASPer is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. Situational judgement test used by 100+ medical / nursing / pharmacy / teaching schools across Canada, US, Australia. 14 scenarios (mix of video + word-based) with 5 minutes per scenario to type 3 short responses. Tests empathy, ethics, communication, motivation, professionalism. Quartile scored. · Official language: English & French.
- How long is the CASPer exam?
- CASPer runs for 70 minutes total across 2 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in CASPer?
- CASPer is split into: Video Scenarios — Sets 1-7, Word-Based Scenarios — Sets 8-14. Each section is timed and weighted separately. Situational judgement test used by 100+ medical / nursing / pharmacy / teaching schools across Canada, US, Australia. 14 scenarios (mix of video + word-based) with 5 minutes per scenario to type 3 short responses. Tests empathy, ethics, communication, motivation, professionalism. Quartile scored. · Official language: English & French.
- What tools or aids are allowed during CASPer?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the CASPer test adaptive?
- No — CASPer is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many CASPer mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CASPer variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 2100 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free CASPer test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge CASPer test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are CASPer previous year question–style papers included?
- Every CASPer mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 42-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free CASPer mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's CASPer mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the CASPer mock test on mobile?
- Yes. CASPer mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the CASPer syllabus?
- The CASPer syllabus maps to its 2 sections: Video Scenarios — Sets 1-7, Word-Based Scenarios — Sets 8-14. Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for CASPer?
- No prerequisite; it is taken by applicants to health-professions and other programmes (medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, and more) that use Casper for holistic admissions. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic CASPer practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the CASPer exam and how should I prepare?
- Official CASPer exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free CASPer mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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