Is 3rd quartile good for Casper?
Applicants who scored in the second quartile scored higher than applicants in the first quartile, but lower than applicants in the third and fourth quartile. Specifically, this means that they scored higher than at least 25% of all applicants, but lower than at least 50% of all applicants.
The grading of CASPer responses is done using a numerical Likert-style scale. The scale runs from 1 to 9 with 1 signifying a “unsatisfactory” response and 9 signifying a “superb” or superior one.
On average, students get 6.5-7.5 on our tests – averaged across all sections. If you are interested in practicing some CASPer test questions and seeing some answers, check out the link above for our CASPer tests with feedback!
No. While it's currently impossible to say exactly what role Casper scores play in a given medical school's admissions process, it's likely that the majority of medical schools view Casper as a lesser admissions factor. We don't recommend adjusting your medical school list based on your Casper score.
For example, applicants who scored in the fourth quartile scored higher than applicants in the first, second and third quartiles, meaning they scored higher than at least 75% of all applicants.
Quartiles break down like this: 25% of applicants score in the first quartile (0-24 percentile) 25% of applicants score in the second quartile (25-49 percentile) 25% of applicants score in the third quartile (50-74 percentile)
Quartiles tell you how you scored relative to your peers. For example, applicants who scored in the fourth quartile scored higher than applicants in the first, second and third quartiles, meaning they scored higher than at least 75% of all applicants.
How I Scored a 4th Quartile (75-100%) on the CASPer Exam
The CASPer test is not a pass or fail test. It measures your personal skills in relation to the entire applicant pool. It is up to the individual programs to determine how they will incorporate the CASPer score into their application decisions, meaning every school may use the scores differently.
- Familiarize Yourself With the Format. ...
- Review Practice Passages. ...
- Practice Within the Test Format. ...
- Practice Answering With If/Then Statements. ...
- Mitigate Distractions. ...
- Prepare Your Technology. ...
- Test Your Connection (And Have a Backup) ...
- Get in the Right Headspace.
Do schools see Casper responses?
Each section of the CASPer test is scored by a different human rater. You will not receive your score, and won't have access to it. Only the schools you apply to and have designated will see how you did.
Also note that some schools still don't take CASPer scores seriously and it's not part of their admissions process and while CASPer is not important for those schools, it is very important for schools that do consider CASPer scores in their admissions process.
Generally, the data is arranged from smallest to largest: First quartile: the lowest 25% of numbers. Second quartile: between 0% and 50% (up to the median) Third quartile: 0% to 75% Fourth quartile: the highest 25% of numbers.
In our experience, our most successful students need 6 to 8 weeks to prepare for CASPer. But we have had students who need up to 12 weeks and some who get ready in just 1 to 2 weeks. Again remember this is personalized and all of our programs are tailored to your level of preparation at baseline.
You can only take the CASPer test once during a single admissions cycle. You will need to retake the CASPer test if applying for future admissions cycles, as the exam changes each year, and answers will need to be compared to a new group of applicants.
Results. The inter-rater reliability for the CASPer test total, video and self-descriptive were reported as 0.95, 0.92, and 0.90. Also, the generalizability was 0.83 for the scenarios, 0.75 for the videos, and 0.69 for the self-descriptive questions.
To exceed expectations, you will have to provide excellent reasoning for how and why you formulated your decision through an effective communication style. It's not impossible to score well, and this can be done with preparation and practice. Follow this link to find out exactly how CASPer is scored.
- Gain an understanding of CASPer® Read available information concerning CASPer®. ...
- Set yourself apart. ...
- Develop your understanding of healthcare-related issues. ...
- Minimize potential technical glitches. ...
- Practice your typing. ...
- Don't Cheat. ...
- Think before you write. ...
- Keep an eye on your clock.
You'll also need a reliable and quick internet connection, and you'll need to be able to type at least 40 words per minute or so to be able to complete your answers well (but of course, the faster you type, the better).
You'll have to write more than 1-2 sentences for each answer to be competitive for CASPer. I wrote 1-2 sentence answers and have been accepted to 3 casper schools thus far.
How do I get a good score on CASPer?
- Gain an understanding of CASPer® Read available information concerning CASPer®. ...
- Set yourself apart. ...
- Develop your understanding of healthcare-related issues. ...
- Minimize potential technical glitches. ...
- Practice your typing. ...
- Don't Cheat. ...
- Think before you write. ...
- Keep an eye on your clock.
The CASPer test is not a pass or fail test. It measures your personal skills in relation to the entire applicant pool. It is up to the individual programs to determine how they will incorporate the CASPer score into their application decisions, meaning every school may use the scores differently.
Also note that some schools still don't take CASPer scores seriously and it's not part of their admissions process and while CASPer is not important for those schools, it is very important for schools that do consider CASPer scores in their admissions process.
CASPer is not your traditional test, it's not a test that requires memorization, in fact, memorizing anything isn't going to help you on this test. You also can't "study" for it. Instead, CASPer is assessing behavior, such as personal and professional characteristics.
Quartiles tell you how you scored relative to your peers. For example, applicants who scored in the fourth quartile scored higher than applicants in the first, second and third quartiles, meaning they scored higher than at least 75% of all applicants.
To exceed expectations, you will have to provide excellent reasoning for how and why you formulated your decision through an effective communication style. It's not impossible to score well, and this can be done with preparation and practice. Follow this link to find out exactly how CASPer is scored.
You'll also need a reliable and quick internet connection, and you'll need to be able to type at least 40 words per minute or so to be able to complete your answers well (but of course, the faster you type, the better).
Each section of the CASPer test is scored by a different human rater. You will not receive your score, and won't have access to it. Only the schools you apply to and have designated will see how you did.
Results. The inter-rater reliability for the CASPer test total, video and self-descriptive were reported as 0.95, 0.92, and 0.90. Also, the generalizability was 0.83 for the scenarios, 0.75 for the videos, and 0.69 for the self-descriptive questions.
You can only take the CASPer test once during a single admissions cycle. You will need to retake the CASPer test if applying for future admissions cycles, as the exam changes each year, and answers will need to be compared to a new group of applicants.
How many times can you take the CASPer test?
No, you cannot sit the test more than once in a year. The test results only apply to the year of the submitted application. Please note: The CASPer test is only required for domestic students who are applying to study the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) from 2019 and international students from 2020.