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 complete the CASPer assessment, visit TakeAltus.com.

• Create an account and register to book an appointment to complete the assessment.
• Once you have paid for the assessment, you can book an appointment to complete the assessment. All appointments are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
• The assessment can only be completed once within the academic year.
• One CASPer result will be accepted per program application. However, you can use the same assessment results for multiple program applications.
• 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 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.
• 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 to prepare by running through the system requirements check and taking the sample test
• CASPer typically takes 65-85 minutes to complete. We provide an optional 10-minute break after the video response section and another 5-minute break halfway through the typed response section.
• Visit the CASPer site to review test preparation steps and practice resources.

During the CASPer assessment 

CASPer assessments are done by appointment. Once you have paid for the assessment, you will need to book an appointment to complete the assessment. All appointments are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Once you have completed the exam, you must distribute the results to ensure they are forwarded to the appropriate program(s). 

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 2-3 weeks after you write the assessment. Write your exam early if you want to ensure your application is reviewed by our 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