# StudyCasper > StudyCasper is a Casper test preparation platform for applicants to medical, nursing, PA, and other health-professions programs. It offers realistic practice scenarios modeled on the 2026 Casper test format (typed and video responses under real time limits), instant AI feedback benchmarked against 4th-quartile answers, and free expert guides covering the test format, scoring, and preparation strategy. Key facts about the site: - Practice scenarios mirror the official Casper structure: a scenario followed by timed open-ended questions. - AI feedback scores responses against the competencies Casper raters assess (empathy, ethics, communication, professionalism, problem-solving). - All guide articles are written and maintained by StudyCasper and updated for the current application cycle. ## Core pages - [Home](https://www.studycasper.com/): Overview of the platform, practice scenario library, and AI feedback. - [Casper test prep course](https://www.studycasper.com/casper-prep-course): Self-paced course with timed scenarios, AI grading, and pricing. - [Resources](https://www.studycasper.com/resources): Index of every free Casper prep guide. - [Typing test](https://www.studycasper.com/typing-test): Free Casper-style typing speed test. ## Guides - [Free Casper Practice Test: Every Legit Option](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/free-casper-practice-test): Every legitimate free Casper practice resource: Acuity's official materials, 5 free timed scenarios, sample answers, and a one-week free prep plan. - [How to Sign Up for the Casper Test: Full Walkthrough](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/how-to-sign-up-for-casper): Step-by-step Casper registration: picking the right test type, choosing a date, score distributions, fees, and the mistakes that cost applicants money. - [Casper Sample Questions and Answers: 9 Full Examples](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/casper-sample-questions-and-answers): Nine original Casper sample scenarios with eighteen model answers, plus annotated weak answers showing what separates a top-quartile response. - [What Is the Casper Test? Format and How It Works](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/what-is-the-casper-test): A plain-language guide to the Casper test: what it measures, the current format and timing, who requires it, and how to get ready. - [Casper Quartiles: Is 3rd or 4th Quartile Good?](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/what-is-a-good-casper-score): What counts as a good Casper score, how quartiles and z-scores work, what schools see, and what to do after a disappointing result. - [Is the Casper Test Hard? What Trips People Up](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/is-the-casper-test-hard): The Casper test isn't hard because of the ethics, it's the clock. See why applicants freeze, how much your score matters, and how to fix both. - [Casper Typing Speed: How Fast Do You Need to Type?](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/casper-typing-speed): How fast you need to type for Casper, whether typos hurt your score, and drills to add words per minute before test day. - [Casper Test for PA School: Requirements and Prep](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/casper-test-for-pa-school): Which PA programs require Casper, which test type to register for, and how to prepare alongside everything else CASPA demands. - [Casper Test for Nursing School: Requirements and Prep](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/casper-test-for-nursing-school): Which nursing programs require Casper, which test type to register for, and how to prepare around a busy schedule. - [How Is the Casper Test Graded? Raters and the 1-9 Scale](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/how-casper-is-graded-complete-guide): How Casper's 1-9 scale, quartiles, and z-scores actually work, what raters look for in each response, and how to avoid a red flag on test day. - [MedSchoolCoach vs. StudyCasper: Casper Prep Comparison](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/medschoolcoach-vs-studycasper-casper-prep): MedSchoolCoach's $349 physician-led Casper package vs. StudyCasper's unlimited AI-feedback practice: pricing, volume, and who each fits. - [Casper Practice Questions: 5 Scenarios with Answers](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/official-casper-test-practice-scenarios): Five Casper practice scenarios with full model answers, plus a drill routine to turn passive reading into an actual score improvement. - [Casper vs. AAMC PREview vs. Duet: Full Comparison](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/casper-vs-preview-vs-duet): How Casper, AAMC PREview, and Duet differ in format, cost, and scoring, and how to prioritize prep if a school requires more than one. - [Can You Retake or Reschedule Casper? Fees and Policies](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/casper-retake-reschedule-accommodations-fees): Casper's rules on retakes, rescheduling deadlines, accommodations timelines, and fees, plus what to do if something goes wrong on test day. - [10 Casper Competencies the Test Measures](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/10-core-competencies-casper-test-measures): The 10 competencies Casper raters score, from empathy to self-awareness, with a short example and a practice drill for each. - [How to Prepare for the Casper Test: 2-Week Study Plan](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/how-to-prepare-for-the-casper): A focused, honest Casper prep plan: response frameworks, timed scenario drills, typing speed, and a two-week study timeline that actually works. - [Types of Casper Questions: Situational, Personal, Policy](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/types-of-casper-questions): The three Casper question types, situational, personal, and policy, with response frameworks and examples for each. - [CasperBooster vs. StudyCasper: Casper Prep Comparison](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/casperbooster-vs-studycasper-casper-prep): CasperBooster's gamified, subscription Casper prep vs. StudyCasper's five free scenarios and unlimited reruns: access windows, feedback depth, and cost. - [Casper Video Response Examples: 60-Second Scripts](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/casper-video-response-examples): A 60-second response blueprint, six graded model answers, and a two-week drill plan for the Casper video section. - [Medical Schools That Require Casper (2026-2027 Cycle)](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/medical-schools-that-require-casper): The 43 medical programs requiring Casper in 2026-2027, verified against each school's own admissions page, plus the schools that recently dropped it. - [How to Reach 4th Quartile on Casper Using AI Feedback](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/ai-grading-4th-quartile-studycasper): A habit-loop method for using AI feedback to find and fix the specific patterns holding your Casper score back, with a two-week drill plan. - [What to Expect on Casper Test Day: Full Checklist](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/casper-test-day-guide): A walkthrough of Casper test day: timing for all 11 scenarios, the technical setup Acuity requires, and a checklist so nothing catches you off guard. - [BeMo vs. StudyCasper: Casper Prep Comparison](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/bemo-vs-studycasper-casper-prep): BeMo's consulting-style Casper coaching vs. StudyCasper's unlimited AI-feedback practice: pricing, guarantees, and which one fits your budget. - [Casper Test Dates 2026-2027: How to Pick Your Date](https://www.studycasper.com/resources/casper-test-dates): How the Casper testing calendar works, the general shape of the 2026-2027 schedule, and how to pick a date that beats your deadlines. ## Practice scenarios - [Diabetes Patient Delay](https://www.studycasper.com/scenario/9): A patient with diabetes has waited two hours after a mislabeled sample causes delays. Decide how to respond and communicate the setback with empathy. - [Double-Booked Appointments](https://www.studycasper.com/scenario/10): Two patients share one time slot: a quick blood pressure check and a critical pre-op clearance. Triage the visit, then judge the rule that caused it. - [Impaired Colleague](https://www.studycasper.com/scenario/17): A staff member returns from lunch showing signs of intoxication minutes before seeing patients. Weigh patient safety, compassion, and professionalism. - [Food Bank Shortfall](https://www.studycasper.com/scenario/20): The food bank line is longer than the boxes left, and the coordinator is unreachable. Decide a fair allocation and communicate it with empathy. - [Sibling Caregiving Schedule](https://www.studycasper.com/scenario/13): Four adult siblings must coordinate two weeks of post-surgery care for their mother. Decide how to share the load when commitments are uneven. - [Paying a Price](https://www.studycasper.com/scenario/4): Describe a time you made a significant sacrifice to reach a goal, then consider how you would have felt if it hadn't paid off. - [Late-night Lab Report](https://www.studycasper.com/scenario/12): Your lab group faces a midnight deadline while members disagree on conflicting results. Guide the team to a decision that preserves trust and standards. - [Unfair Feedback](https://www.studycasper.com/scenario/19): Your supervisor criticizes you publicly for an incident they only saw the end of. Respond professionally and reflect on what the feedback is worth. - [Pop-up Clinic Outage](https://www.studycasper.com/scenario/15): A pop-up vaccination clinic loses electronic records while the line grows. Keep doses viable, then weigh access against real informed consent. - [Toy Refund](https://www.studycasper.com/scenario/1): A customer without a receipt pleads for a cash refund to pay for his sick daughter's medicine. Navigate policy, empathy, and fairness as the store manager. - [No Gift Necessary](https://www.studycasper.com/scenario/3): Only one volunteer receives cash in a coordinator's thank-you note. Decide how Chloe should respond while maintaining professionalism and trust. - [Snapped Under Stress](https://www.studycasper.com/scenario/14): Describe a time you lost your temper with someone close to you under real pressure, then examine what drove it and what you do differently now. - [Water Main Break Desk](https://www.studycasper.com/scenario/16): An upset resident blames the city after a water main break ruins their baby's formula. Respond with empathy and clear next steps at the help desk. - [Feuding Teammates](https://www.studycasper.com/scenario/18): Two teammates stop speaking after a heated argument, splitting the team days before a client deadline. Rebuild communication and keep the project moving. - [Health Fair Concern](https://www.studycasper.com/scenario/11): Rumors of a flu-shot side effect spread at a community health fair. Calm the crowd, then judge the rule routing public replies through one spokesperson. - [Group Contribution](https://www.studycasper.com/scenario/2): A teammate stops contributing to a group project, citing a medical condition. Decide how you and your group respond with fairness and compassion. ## Optional - [Terms of Service](https://www.studycasper.com/terms) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.studycasper.com/privacy)