CASPer Situational Judgement Assessment

What is CASPer

CASPer is an online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT). It asks what you would do in a tough situation, and more importantly, why. This helps determine behavioral tendencies of applicants pursuing people-centered professions like healthcare.

• The assessment is comprised of 2 sections containing 11 video and written scenarios.
• These scenarios evaluate skills like collaboration, communication, empathy, fairness, ethics, motivation, problem solving, professionalism, resilience and self-awareness.
• Following each scenario, you will have a set amount of time to answer a set of probing questions. Proficient typing skills will be an asset to applicants.
• Visit the CASPer site to for additional CASPer test information.

Registration and cost

To get set up for the CASPer assessment, visit TakeAltus.com.

• Go to register to create an account.
• Identify a time to complete the assessment. You can choose your preferred test date from the list of dates posted. All test times are in Eastern Standard time (EST).
• Once you pay for the test date you have selected, your test will be booked.
• One CASPer result will be accepted per program application. However, you can use the same assessment results for multiple program applications by paying an additional distribution fee.

The CASPer assessment costs $50 CAD plus $18 per program.

• You pay once to write the assessment.
• You will pay an additional fee of $18 to send the assessment score for each program application.
• Make sure to pay the distribution fee for each program you are interested in so that your results are forwarded to the appropriate program(s).
• The assessment can only be completed once within the academic year (for example, Aug. 1, 2025-June 30, 2026).
• Test fees are non-refundable.

CASPer assessment deadlines

Dates and deadlines are subject to change. Tests submitted after the posted deadlines will not be reviewed or accepted.

_{*The CASPer deadline is 6:00 pm MST on the specified date.}

_{** Refer to the two-cycle admission process information for more details on decision release dates.}

Preparing for the CASPer test

• Reserve your test at least 3 days before your Casper test date to allow time for your test account to be activated.
• If you require accommodations, you must allow a few weeks for the test to be set up.
• Prior to the test date, prepare by reading the system requirements and taking the prep test.
• CASPer typically takes 65-85 minutes to complete.
  • An optional 10-minute break is provided after the video response section.
  • Another 5-minute break is provided halfway through the typed response section.
• Visit the CASPer site to review test preparation steps and practice resources.

CASPer results

• Once you have completed the exam, you must distribute the results to ensure they are forwarded to the appropriate program(s).
• CASPer assessment scores are distributed to the program you applied for approximately 3 weeks after you write the assessment.
• Write your exam early if you want to ensure your application is reviewed by the Round 1 and Round 2 release dates.
• Once you have completed the entrance testing process and submitted your program application, you can log in to SAIT’s admission status portal to monitor the status of your application.

Entrance exam booking process