How to Prepare for CASPer: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Prepare for CASPer: Start with the Official Practice Test

One of the best ways to start CASPer prep is by completing the free official practice test available through your Acuity Insights account. It gives you an opportunity to experience the test format, time limits, typed-response interface, and video recording process.

Your first attempt can help understand your baseline so you can aim your practice more effectively. For example, you might discover that you struggle to organize your thoughts, to divide your time between questions, or to communicate naturally on camera.

The official practice test is a useful starting point, but it does not provide scores or individualized feedback. To continue improving, you can work through additional practice scenarios, review your own answers, or complete simulated tests that offer feedback from experienced CASPer coaches.

Five steps to prepare for CASPer:

1. Become familiar with the test. Complete the official practice test to understand the format, timing, and question presentation.
2. Learn strategies for different question types. Develop specific approaches to scenario, policy, and personal questions so you can organize your thoughts quickly.
3. Practice typed and video responses. Use realistic time limits and unfamiliar questions to become comfortable communicating your reasoning under pressure.
4. Evaluate your performance. Review your answers independently and seek feedback from a coach, expert, or another person who can identify weaknesses you may have missed.
5. Apply what you've learned. Complete further simulated assessments, refine your responses, and prepare your equipment and testing environment before test day.

Preparing for CASPer involves developing a clear approach to analyzing situations and communicating your responses effectively under time pressure. A productive preparation program combines understanding the test, learning response strategies, and practicing them until you can apply them naturally to unfamiliar situations.

For background on how CASPer relates to other assessments, see our guide to situational judgment tests, including the AAMC PREview exam.

Understand the CASPer Format and What Strong Responses Demonstrate

CASPer is an online situational judgment test that evaluates interpersonal and professional attributes, including communication, empathy, fairness, ethical reasoning, problem-solving, and self-awareness. Instead of choosing from multiple-choice answers, applicants explain how they would approach a situation or reflect on a personal experience.

The standard CASPer test contains 11 scenarios divided into two sections.

A scenario may be presented in video or written form. The response method depends on the section of the test, not necessarily on how the scenario is presented. The standard format also includes an optional 30-second reflection period after the scenario and before the questions.

Some test types use a different structure, including Australian teacher-education assessments. Confirm the requirements of your registered test using the official Acuity Insights format guide.

What qualities should your CASPer answers demonstrate?

Acuity identifies nine interpersonal and professional attributes associated with CASPer:

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Empathy
• Ethics
• Fairness
• Motivation
• Problem-solving
• Resilience
• Self-awareness

A strong answer may demonstrate several of these qualities at once. For example, responding to a disagreement between classmates might require empathy for those involved, fairness in considering their interests, and problem-solving skills to suggest a workable solution.

However, listing qualities such as empathy and fairness in your answers will not demonstrate that you possess them. The relevant qualities need to be evident in your reasoning and proposed actions.

To perform well, your goal should be to demonstrate consistent judgment and thoughtful decision-making across every response.

CASPer responses are evaluated by trained human raters. Each question receives an individual score. The same rater reviews both questions in a scenario, but there are different raters for each scenario to ensure rating fairness. Raters consider the substance of responses rather than minor spelling or grammar errors.

For a closer explanation of the evaluation process and quartile results, see how CASPer is scored.

Develop a Flexible Method for Answering CASPer Questions

When preparing for CASPer, one of the most useful skills you can develop is recognizing what kind of question you're answering and choosing an appropriate strategy.

For preparation purposes, BeMo groups CASPer questions into three broad categories: scenario, policy, and personal questions. Each category calls for a different approach. Learning these strategies gives you a way to organize your thoughts under pressure without memorizing complete answers.

Strategy 1: How to Answer CASPer Scenario Questions

Scenario questions place you in a hypothetical situation and ask what you would do. They frequently involve ethical dilemmas, interpersonal conflicts, or situations in which different people have competing interests.

BeMo recommends the following four-step approach.

Step 1: Briefly recap the situation.

Begin with a sentence demonstrating that you understand the problem, your role, and what is being asked of you. Keep the recap short. There is no need to repeat information the rater already knows.

Step 2: Identify the most pressing concern.

Consider who is most vulnerable or at risk of harm. There may be several vulnerable parties with competing needs. Explain which concerns deserve priority while remaining respectful and nonjudgmental toward everyone involved.

Step 3: Gather information before deciding how to act.

Identify the facts you still need and how you would obtain them. You might speak privately with someone involved, clarify a misunderstanding, consult an applicable policy, or seek appropriate guidance.

Explain what you hope to learn. Gathering information should contribute directly to your decision rather than serve as a generic statement that you would investigate further.

Step 4: Explain your actions using if/then statements, progressing from the best-case scenario to the worst-case scenario.

Begin with the most favorable reasonable explanation or outcome, then consider what you would do if the circumstances were more serious.

For example, suppose you discover that a teammate has failed to complete their assigned work.

You might respond:

If my teammate is dealing with an unexpected personal difficulty, I would discuss how we can support them while ensuring the project remains on schedule. If they misunderstood their responsibilities, I would clarify what needs to be completed and agree on a practical solution. However, if they repeatedly refuse to contribute despite reasonable opportunities to address the problem, I would raise the concern with the appropriate supervisor.

The conditional responses should depend on information gathered in Step 3. The alternatives are connected to the actual uncertainty in the situation, rather than introducing unrelated possibilities.

Why this strategy works

The brief recap establishes that you understand the problem. Identifying vulnerable parties demonstrates empathy and awareness of competing responsibilities. Gathering information prevents premature judgments, while conditional reasoning shows how you would adapt your actions to different circumstances.

Progressing from straightforward resolutions to more serious interventions also helps prevent unnecessary escalation. Of course, an immediate safety threat may require urgent action rather than beginning with a minor intervention.

Strategy 2: How to Answer CASPer Policy Questions

Policy questions ask you to evaluate an issue or express a position on a proposed policy. They may concern healthcare, education, public safety, professional responsibilities, or broader social questions.

Unlike scenario questions, policy questions do not necessarily place you in a situation requiring an immediate personal decision. They ask you to evaluate an issue and defend a position.

Use the following approach:

1. Demonstrate your understanding of the issue. Begin with a brief sentence describing the policy and the central question or controversy.
2. Consider the advantages. Identify about two to three meaningful arguments in favor of adopting the policy.
3. Consider the disadvantages. Identify about two to three meaningful arguments against it, including potential unintended consequences.
4. Take a position. Explain whether you support the policy, oppose it, or support a qualified version, drawing on the considerations you've identified.
5. Propose ways to address the disadvantages. Suggest realistic measures that could mitigate the problems associated with your preferred position.

For example, if you support legalizing recreational cannabis, you might recognize arguments involving personal autonomy, government revenue, and reduced criminalization. You should also consider public health concerns, impaired driving, and risks for younger users.

Your conclusion could support legalization while recommending that some tax revenue fund public education, impaired-driving prevention, and health services.

During preparation, practice identifying roughly two to three arguments on each side. Under the actual test's time limits, prioritize the strongest arguments rather than forcing an exhaustive list into every answer.

Why this strategy works

Considering arguments on both sides demonstrates that you can evaluate an issue from different perspectives rather than simply assert a preference, and proposing measures to address disadvantages demonstrates practical problem-solving.

The purpose is not to manufacture equal support for both positions. A balanced analysis can still recognize that the evidence favors one conclusion.

Strategy 3: How to Answer CASPer Personal Questions

Personal questions ask you to describe and reflect on an experience from your own life. The question may concern a mistake, conflict, difficult decision, achievement, or lesson learned.

These questions call for reflection rather than hypothetical problem-solving or policy analysis.

BeMo recommends the following approach:

1. Describe a relevant personal experience. Briefly establish what happened, your role, and the specific actions you took.
2. Explain what you learned. Identify a meaningful takeaway, including any growth in your understanding, judgment, or behavior.
3. Explain how the experience changed your future behavior. Describe how you have applied the lesson or how it will influence similar decisions.
4. Connect your growth to your professional goals where appropriate. Show how the experience has helped prepare you for the responsibilities and values of your intended profession.

For example, suppose you're asked to describe a time you received difficult criticism. You might explain how you initially struggled with the feedback, what you eventually recognized about your performance, and how you changed your approach to similar situations afterward.

Why this strategy works

Describing a real experience provides concrete evidence of your behavior. Reflecting on its lessons demonstrates self-awareness, while explaining how those lessons changed your actions shows that your growth extends beyond the original event.

Connecting a lesson to your professional aspirations can also help demonstrate maturity and motivation, provided the connection is genuine and relevant.

Build a Bank of Personal Experiences Before Test Day

An effective way to prepare for personal questions is to create a bank of experiences you can draw upon during the test.

Choose experiences involving teamwork, conflict, ethical decisions, setbacks, leadership, receiving feedback, helping others, or learning from a mistake.

For each experience, write down:

• What happened and what you did.
• The most important lesson or takeaway.
• How the experience changed your subsequent behavior.
• How that growth may be relevant to your professional goals.

Don't stop at collecting anecdotes. Work out the takeaway and its future implications in advance. During the test, you can then select the experience that best fits the question and adapt your explanation accordingly.

Practice recalling and explaining these experiences without looking at your notes. The purpose of the written bank is to prepare you, not to create scripts that you read or reproduce word for word during the assessment.

A useful experience doesn't need to involve an extraordinary achievement. A modest example showing genuine reflection and behavioral change can demonstrate the relevant qualities effectively.

For a more extensive breakdown of each category, along with additional examples, see our CASPer question types guide.

Practice Typed and Video Responses Separately

Understanding how to approach a CASPer question is only part of your preparation. You also need to communicate your answer within the test's time limits.

Typed and video responses place different demands on applicants, so practice them separately before attempting full-length simulations.

How to practice CASPer typed responses

In the standard typed-response section, you have 3.5 minutes to answer two questions. Your answers appear on the same page, and both receive individual scores.

Begin by practicing without a timer. Work through a few scenarios until you can recognize the main issues and organize your answers without lengthy deliberation. Then introduce the official time limit.

During timed practice:

1. Read both questions carefully. Determine what each question is asking before you begin responding.
2. Identify the question type. Choose the appropriate scenario, policy, or personal response strategy.
3. Follow the essential steps of that strategy. Organize your response so that your reasoning develops logically, without spending too long on introductions or unnecessary details.
4. Allocate enough time to both questions. Avoid giving an elaborate answer to the first question at the expense of the second.
5. Prioritize clarity and completeness. Explain the reasoning needed to support your answer, but don't sacrifice important points simply to produce polished sentences.

Acuity permits bullet-point answers and instructs raters to focus on substance rather than minor spelling and grammatical mistakes. You should still write clearly enough that your reasoning is easy to understand.

Review your timed answers after each session. If your responses consistently become weaker toward the end, work on prioritizing essential points. If they remain too brief, practice explaining your rationale more fully.

How to practice CASPer video responses

Video responses require you to organize and deliver your thoughts in real time, without the ability to revise your answer. Focus on presenting your reasoning clearly from the start, using short, direct sentences to maintain structure and flow.

The video section gives you one minute to record each response. You cannot rely on the editing time available when preparing a written answer.

Start by recording yourself responding to individual questions. Use the same webcam and microphone you expect to use on test day and set a one-minute timer.

As you review each recording, pay attention to four things:

• Relevance: Did you answer the question, or spend too long explaining the background?
• Organization: Did you follow the appropriate response strategy and explain your reasoning in a logical, easy-to-follow sequence?
• Pacing: Did you use the available time effectively without rushing or speaking unnaturally slowly?
• Delivery: Did you speak naturally and professionally, with an appropriate tone, expression, and demeanor? Did you sound confident and thoughtful rather than robotic, rushed, or rehearsed?

For example, imagine being asked how you would respond to a teammate who repeatedly interrupts others. A vague response might discuss the importance of respectful communication without describing what you would do.

A stronger response would identify an initial action, such as respectfully redirecting the conversation to the interrupted teammate, and explain why that action helps the group. It might also describe how you would address repeated interruptions privately if the problem continued.

Practice making your point in your own words. Memorizing a script may make your answers sound polished during rehearsal but can make it more difficult to adapt when the question changes.

Your demeanor also matters when delivering a video response. Aim to speak naturally, with an appropriate level of confidence, empathy, and professionalism. Maintain a comfortable speaking pace, look toward the camera, and allow your expression and tone to reflect the situation you're discussing.

Avoid sounding robotic or overly rehearsed. Reading from a prepared script during practice may make your responses sound polished, but it prevents you from developing the ability to organize and express your thoughts spontaneously. Practice using the response strategies without scripts so that you become comfortable thinking and speaking naturally under pressure.

When reviewing your recordings, consider not only whether your answer makes sense, but also how you come across to someone hearing it for the first time. An appropriate tone can make a sensitive response sound thoughtful and compassionate, while a flat, dismissive, or unnecessarily confrontational delivery can undermine what you're trying to communicate.

Combine the two formats in realistic practice sessions

Once you are comfortable with both formats independently, complete practice sessions that reproduce the order and timing of the current test.

For additional exercises, BeMo's collection of 33 CASPer sample scenarios and answers includes typed-response and video-response practice sets based on the current format.

The important distinction is between reading practice material and using it. Answer the questions yourself before reviewing an expert response. Otherwise, you may recognize good reasoning when you see it without developing the ability to produce it independently.

Review Your Practice Answers and Improve Your Weakest Skills

Completing more practice questions will not automatically improve your performance. Effective preparation requires you to identify weaknesses, correct them, and determine whether subsequent answers have improved.

You can begin with a simple review process after every practice session.

Five questions to evaluate your CASPer answers

After completing a practice question, review your response using these five questions:

• Did I answer the actual question? Make sure you responded to what was asked rather than simply discussing the scenario or a related topic.
• Did I follow the appropriate response strategy? For scenario questions, consider the vulnerable parties, missing information, and conditional actions. For policy questions, evaluate advantages, disadvantages, and your position. For personal questions, explain your experience, what you learned, and how that learning affects your future behavior.
• Did I explain my reasoning? Your answer should demonstrate why you reached your conclusion or chose a particular response.
• Was my answer practical and appropriate? Consider whether your proposed actions were realistic, your reasoning was balanced, and you avoided unsupported assumptions.
• Did I communicate clearly within the time limit? Evaluate whether your answer was organized, focused, and sufficiently detailed.

Use these questions to identify patterns in your responses. If you consistently struggle with one aspect, make that skill the focus of your next practice session.

Compare weak and stronger answers

Consider a hypothetical scenario in which you discover that a colleague has omitted potentially important information from a report.

A weak response might be:

I would report my colleague immediately because falsifying information is unethical.

The answer recognizes a possible ethical problem, but it assumes deliberate misconduct without establishing what happened. It also jumps to a conclusion that may be disproportionate to the available information.

A stronger response might be:

I would first clarify why the information was omitted and whether the omission affects the accuracy of the report. If it was an oversight, I would ask my colleague to correct it promptly. If the information was deliberately excluded to mislead others, I would avoid participating in the misrepresentation and raise the concern through the appropriate process.

The second response identifies a reasonable first step, considers different possibilities, and explains when a more serious intervention would be appropriate.

Neither response should be treated as a universal template. In a situation involving immediate danger, delaying action while investigating the circumstances might be inappropriate.

Self-assessment is valuable, but it can be difficult to recognize every weakness in your own answers. Having another person read or listen to your responses can reveal problems you overlooked, such as unclear reasoning, assumptions you didn't realize you were making, or an unnecessarily confrontational tone. A friend or classmate can provide a fresh perspective, while an experienced CASPer coach can offer more specialized feedback on your response strategy, communication, and areas for improvement.

Track patterns rather than isolated mistakes

After each practice session, record the two most important areas for improvement. A short review log can help you recognize recurring problems without spending excessive time evaluating every sentence.

For example:

After several sessions, revisit the same skill using new scenarios. A meaningful improvement is being able to handle an unfamiliar situation more effectively, not simply producing a better version of an answer you already know.

What BeMo's research says about preparation and feedback

At BeMo, we've studied how structured practice and expert feedback can help students improve their performance on CASPer-style assessments.

In our research on CASPer and MMI preparation, we evaluated the practice performance of 223 students enrolled in our CASPer preparation program.

Students' average scores on BeMo's simulated CASPer assessments increased from 50.4% before preparation to 64.2% after three preparation sessions and 69.8% after six sessions. Each session involved a simulated assessment and individualized feedback from a BeMo expert.

Our findings illustrate how students can make measurable improvements in their practice performance through repeated simulations, targeted feedback, and opportunities to apply what they've learned.

If you'd like structured practice with expert feedback, explore our CASPer prep services. You can also compare different options in our Best CASPer Test Prep guide.

Apply the Strategy: A Worked CASPer Example

The following exercise demonstrates how to apply BeMo's scenario and policy response strategies to two questions associated with the same situation. Try answering both questions before reviewing the expert responses.

The following scenario comes from BeMo's CASPer preparation guide. It illustrates why gathering information and considering different perspectives are valuable, particularly when a situation invites you to make assumptions about other people.

CASPer Practice Scenario: Priority Boarding at the Airport

Prompt: You are at the airport with your family, preparing to board a plane to your favorite vacation destination. The flight attendants prepare to begin calling passengers for boarding. Prior to calling for passengers in first class, the attendant asks for any passengers with disabilities to come forward for priority boarding. A couple, a young man and woman in their mid-to-late twenties, begins moving toward the desk; the man is carrying all of their carry-on baggage, and they are smiling and laughing, with no visible complications with movement in either of them, and neither has any kind of visible mobility device (e.g., a cane, crutches, wheelchair, etc.). As they move past you, the woman in line behind you sighs loudly. You turn to look at her, and she is glancing around at your fellow passengers, visibly annoyed. She loudly proclaims, “This is unbelievable! Look at them!” She notices you looking at her, catches your eye, and looks at you expectantly. “You know what I mean, right?” she says to you, gesturing toward the couple, who have overheard this and look visibly upset.

Question 1: What would you do in this situation?

Question 2: To use accessible parking spaces, people with disabilities must display a special placard or have special license plates on their car. Do you think similar documentation should be required for accommodations such as priority boarding on a flight? Why or why not?

Before reviewing the example answers, try responding to both questions. For typed practice, use the current 3.5-minute combined time limit. If you are practicing the video format, answer each question separately within one minute each.

Expert Response to Question 1: Scenario Strategy

The immediate issue is that a passenger appears to be questioning another couple's eligibility for disability accommodations, and her public remarks have upset them. My priority would be to protect the couple's dignity without unnecessarily escalating the situation.

I would first calmly ask the woman what concerns her. If she is simply frustrated by the boarding process, I would acknowledge her frustration while discouraging comments directed at other passengers.

If she believes the couple is abusing the accommodation policy, I would explain that disabilities are not always visible and that we should not make assumptions about people's needs based on their appearance.

If she continued making hurtful remarks or began harassing the couple, I would seek assistance from airline staff. I would avoid asking the couple to justify their disability or reveal private medical information.

Expert Response to Question 2: Policy Strategy

Requiring documentation for priority boarding would involve balancing the prevention of accommodation misuse against the accessibility needs and privacy of passengers with disabilities.

There are reasonable arguments in favor of documentation. It could establish consistent eligibility requirements, discourage fraudulent claims, and give airline staff a clear procedure for administering accommodations.

However, mandatory documentation could also create disadvantages. Passengers might face additional financial or administrative burdens, people with non-visible or fluctuating disabilities could encounter difficulties obtaining documentation, and the requirements might discourage legitimate requests for assistance.

On balance, I would not support requiring passengers to obtain separate medical documentation specifically for priority boarding. The burden on passengers with legitimate needs may outweigh the benefits of preventing occasional misuse.

Instead, I would favor clear airline accommodation policies, staff training, and procedures for addressing suspected abuse without requiring passengers to publicly disclose sensitive medical information.

Why These Responses Work

The two questions demonstrate different CASPer response strategies.

Question 1 uses the scenario strategy. The response briefly identifies the problem and prioritizes the couple's dignity. It then seeks clarification before describing conditional actions that progress from a straightforward resolution to intervention by airline staff if the situation becomes more serious.

Question 2 uses the policy strategy. The response identifies the policy issue, evaluates advantages and disadvantages of documentation requirements, and reaches a clear position. It also proposes an alternative approach that addresses legitimate concerns about misuse without creating unnecessary barriers for passengers with disabilities.

When practicing, pay attention to how the structure changes depending on the question. A scenario answer should explain what you would do under different circumstances, while a policy answer should evaluate competing arguments and defend a reasoned position.

How to Improve Your Own Response

When reviewing your answer, consider whether you:

• Challenged unsupported assumptions without becoming confrontational.
• Recognized that disabilities and accommodation needs are not always visible.
• Protected the couple's privacy and dignity.
• Proposed actions realistically available to another passenger.
• Explained how your response might change if the behavior escalated.
• For the policy question, did you consider meaningful advantages and disadvantages before choosing a position?
• Did your proposed alternatives address the potential disadvantages of your preferred policy?

If your initial answer immediately accused the complaining passenger of discrimination or demanded that staff intervene, consider whether you adequately assessed the circumstances before responding.

If your answer merely stated that everyone should be treated respectfully, identify the specific action you would take to demonstrate that principle.

The exercise is intended to strengthen your reasoning rather than teach you a response to memorize.

The three strategies can be practiced using questions about workplace conflicts, academic integrity, ethical dilemmas, public policies, and personal experiences. With continued practice, you'll become more comfortable recognizing the question type and organizing your answer accordingly.

For more opportunities to apply the method, work through additional CASPer practice questions with expert responses. Use different scenarios to determine whether your reasoning remains consistent when the subject matter changes.

BeMo's existing mock CASPer session video provides another way to observe how sample scenarios and answers are discussed. Use the video as an additional illustration of the preparation process; the current timing and test structure are established by Acuity's official materials above.

Once you've reviewed your own answers, consider asking someone else to listen to or read them. Another person may notice gaps in your reasoning, overlooked perspectives, or problems with the way you've expressed your ideas. Feedback from an experienced coach can be especially useful for identifying recurring weaknesses and helping you apply the correct response strategy more effectively. Use that feedback when attempting new scenarios rather than simply rewriting the same answer.

Final Preparation: Common Mistakes and Test-Day Readiness

As your CASPer date approaches, concentrate on improving the weaknesses you have identified instead of continually introducing new preparation methods.

Many applicants find that their answers become less effective under time pressure. The following problems are worth addressing during your final practice sessions.

Common CASPer preparation mistakes

Memorizing complete answers. Familiar examples can help you develop a reasoning strategy, but memorized responses are difficult to adapt to unfamiliar questions. Practice explaining your decisions in different ways.

Spending too long identifying every possible issue. Thorough reasoning is valuable, but your response must also contain a decision or meaningful position. Prioritize the information that affects what you would actually do.

Treating all perspectives as equally persuasive. Empathy requires understanding other people, but it does not require accepting harmful conduct or abandoning clear ethical responsibilities.

Assuming escalation is always the correct answer. Some problems require immediate intervention, while others can be resolved through clarification or respectful communication. Consider the severity of the problem and your responsibilities before deciding how to act.

Practicing without evaluating performance. Repetition is more useful when you understand what needs improvement. Review your work against consistent criteria and address weaknesses deliberately.

Neglecting one response format. Applicants who feel confident writing may still struggle to organize a clear spoken response within one minute. Conversely, articulate speakers may need practice dividing 3.5 minutes between two typed questions.

Practicing with outdated test information. CASPer's format and timing have changed over time, so it's important to make sure your practice reflects the current assessment. Use Acuity Insights' official information to confirm the test structure and requirements and select additional practice resources that reflect the current format. When evaluating preparation materials, look for clear response strategies, realistic practice, and useful feedback that helps you identify areas for improvement.

Books and online discussions can also be useful sources of preparation advice, provided you evaluate them critically. Our guide to CASPer test prep books explains how to select and use these resources, while our review of CASPer advice on Reddit examines common recommendations from other applicants and how to assess their usefulness.

How much preparation time do you need?

BeMo generally recommends allowing 6–8 weeks to prepare for CASPer, giving you time to learn effective response strategies, practice under realistic conditions, receive feedback, and work on your weaknesses.

However, the amount of preparation you need will depend on your existing skills and how quickly you improve. Applicants who are already comfortable with ethical reasoning and timed responses may need less time, while those who struggle with particular aspects of the test may benefit from additional practice.

Rather than treating the recommendation as a rigid requirement, use your practice performance to determine where to concentrate your efforts. The goal is to become comfortable applying the appropriate response strategies to unfamiliar questions while communicating your reasoning clearly under pressure.

For more detailed scheduling guidance, including how to plan your preparation around other commitments, see how long to prepare for CASPer.

Your final test-day checklist

Before taking CASPer, make sure you have completed the following preparations:

• Confirm your test type, scheduled date, start time, and time zone.
• Complete the official Acuity Insights practice test using your intended equipment.
• Check that your computer, webcam, microphone, browser, and internet connection meet the technical requirements.
• Complete Acuity's mandatory system check within six hours before your scheduled test.
• Choose a quiet, private location where you won't be interrupted.
• Remove prohibited devices, unauthorized materials, and prewritten scripts from your testing environment.
• Log in approximately 30 minutes before your scheduled test.
• Have permitted materials, such as blank paper, a pen, and water, ready if needed.

Acuity requires applicants to complete a system check within six hours before their test, using their intended setup. It recommends logging in 30 minutes before the scheduled start. Once the start button becomes available, applicants have 15 minutes to begin the assessment.

Acuity also prohibits outside assistance, access to AI tools during the assessment, and reading from prepared scripts. Review the official CASPer test rules before test day.

By the time you reach test day, the goal is not to have perfect answers, but to be comfortable working through unfamiliar situations and expressing your reasoning efficiently.

Your preparation should help you demonstrate thoughtful judgment, communicate clearly, and adapt your reasoning when faced with something unexpected.

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