College of Human Medicine To Require CASPer Test Starting In Upcoming Admissions Cycle
Beginning in the 2019-2020 admissions cycle, the College of Human Medicine Office of Admissions is adding the CASPer test as one of the application requirements . Part of the overall holistic review process , the CASPer furthers our efforts for a robust evaluation. A more focused preliminary review, in particular, will help the Office of Admissions in better determining which applicants receive interview invites . Standing for C omputer-based A ssessment for S ampling Per sonal Characteristics, CASPer is an online assessment that recognizes both personal and professional characteristics, such as ethics, resiliency, empathy, communication, collaboration and more. By way of being a situational judgment test, the exam determines behavioral tendencies and assesses how an individual will behave in certain situations. FORMAT The CASPer is made up of 12 sections and takes about 90 minutes to complete with an optional 15-minute break halfway through. Sections include vide...