CASPER Test for Dental School Admissions

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CASPER Test for Dental School Admissions

  • 21 Aug, 2025
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What It Is and How TSB Prepares You for Success

As U.S. dental schools increasingly emphasize holistic evaluation, many programs now require or accept the CASPER Test, administered by Acuity Insights, to assess applicants on their professionalism, empathy, communication, and ethical judgment.At The Study Boards (TSB), we help international dental candidates prepare strategically for CASPER, enabling them to showcase their values and reasoning clearly and confidently.

What is the CASPER Test?

CASPER (Computer Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics) is an online, open response situational judgment test (SJT) that evaluates social intelligence and professionalism through real-world scenarios.

Test Structure

  • Total Scenarios: 11
  • 4 video-response scenarios
  • 7 typed-response scenarios

Response Format:

  • Video scenarios: 2 questions each, recorded live (1 minute per question)
  • Typed scenarios: 2 questions per scenario, all shown at once, with 3.5 minutes total to type both answers

Order of Sections:

Video-response section first, followed by typed-response section

Total Duration:

65–85 minutes, with optional breaks (10 minutes after video section; 5 minutes after first 4 typed scenarios)

This format emphasizes authentic, time sensitive responses that reflect ethical reasoning and interpersonal effectiveness.

How TSB Helps You Prepare for CASPER

At The Study Boards, we offer a comprehensive CASPER preparation program tailored for future dental students. Our structured approach includes:

1. Strategy & Scenario Analysis Sessions

  • Learn frameworks for analyzing ethical and interpersonal scenarios
  • Craft-well reasoned, values-based responses
  • Practice switching from quick video thinking to concise written responses

2. Practice with Realistic Scenarios

  • Access a curated bank of video and typed CASPER?style prompts
  • Develop responses to common themes: empathy, teamwork, accountability, cultural awareness, and integrity

3. Timed Simulations Under Test Conditions

  • Simulate full-length CASPer tests in real time (65–85?min), including optional breaks
  • Record video responses with live timing (1 minute per question)
  • Practice typing full responses within the 3.5?minute windows

4. Personalized Feedback & Coaching

  • Receive detailed mentor feedback on tone, structure, clarity, and ethical framing
  • Suggestions for enhancing content quality over grammar or length
  • Build confidence with non-academic strengths such as empathy, resilience, and professionalism
The CASPER Test provides dental schools with insight into your character, reasoning, and interpersonal qualities, complementing your academic credentials. With its time pressured, open response format, CASPER offers a unique opportunity to demonstrate who you are beyond your scores.
At TSB, we ensure you’re not just prepared; you’re empowered. Our strategic guidance, realistic practice, and personal mentorship help you present your most authentic and professional self on test day.

 

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