Do You Need to Take These Tests?
Not all medical schools want to see applicants’ Casper results. However, many top schools do require the Casper exam, including Boston University, Penn State, Tulane, and Virginia Tech. If you already know where you plan to apply and your chosen schools don’t require Casper, you can probably skip these assessments. However, if you think your target list of medical schools may change or evolve, it’s a good idea to take the tests. In general, students don’t spend a great deal of time preparing for the Casper exams, so it won’t get in the way of other parts of the medical school application process. You can find a list of schools that accept Casper results here.
List of Medical Schools that Require CASPer, Snapshot and Duet (updated as of July, 2021)
All medical schools listed below require CASPer. Snapshot and Duet is required where indicated.
Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
Baylor College of Medicine
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
Boston University School of Medicine
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
Central Michigan University College of Medicine
- Hasn’t stated whether or not Snapshot and Duet are required. Casper is optional.
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
Drexel University College of Medicine
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine
- Snapshot and Duet are required.
Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
- Hasn’t stated whether or not Snapshot and Duet are required.
Howard University College of Medicine
- Hasn’t stated whether or not Snapshot and Duet are required.
Indiana University School of Medicine
- Hasn’t stated whether or not Snapshot and Duet are required.
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
- Hasn’t stated whether or not Snapshot and Duet are required.
Medical College of Wisconsin
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
Meharry Medical College
- Hasn’t stated whether or not Snapshot and Duet are required.
Mercer University School of Medicine
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
- Hasn’t stated whether or not Snapshot and Duet are required.
New York Medical College
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
Northeast Ohio Medical University
- Hasn’t stated whether or not Snapshot and Duet are required.
Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Medicine
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
Penn State College of Medicine
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
- Hasn’t stated whether or not Snapshot and Duet are required.
Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
- Duet is required. Snapshot is not required.
Texas A&M University College of Medicine
- Duet is required.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine at El Paso
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine at Lubbock
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
Tulane University School of Medicine
- Snapshot and Duet are not required. Casper is optional but encouraged.
University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Snapshot and Duet are required.
University of Illinois College of Medicine
- Snapshot and Duet are required.
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
- Hasn’t stated whether or not Snapshot and Duet are required.
University of Michigan Medical School
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
- Snapshot and Duet are required.
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, McGovern Medical School
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Long School of Medicine
- Duet is strongly encouraged.
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston School of Medicine
- Duet is required.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
University of Washington School of Medicine
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
- Hasn’t stated whether or not Snapshot and Duet are required.
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
Wake Forest School of Medicine
- Applicants should complete all Altus Suite components; however, Snapshot will not be considered.
West Virginia University School of Medicine
- Hasn’t stated whether or not Snapshot and Duet are required. Casper is optional.
Osteopathic medical schools
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Hasn’t stated whether or not Snapshot and Duet are required.
Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Hasn’t stated whether or not Snapshot and Duet are required. Casper is optional but highly recommended.
California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Duet is required.
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Hasn’t stated whether or not Snapshot and Duet are required.
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Snapshot is not required.
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Hasn’t stated whether or not Snapshot and Duet are required.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
- Hasn’t stated whether or not Snapshot and Duet are required. Casper is required for interviewees.
Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Snapshot and Duet are required.
Touro University Nevada
- Snapshot is not required. Duet is optional but encouraged.
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (NY)
- Snapshot and Duet are optional but encouraged.
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific–Northwest
- Snapshot is not required. Duet is optional but recommended and will not be used in the decision process.
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Snapshot and Duet are not required.
CASPer Preparation &CASPer Test Questions
Where can I find sample CASPer scenarios?
The CASPer website offers three sample CASPer scenarios. So be sure to check the out at: https://takecasper.com/sample-casper-content/
Once you sign up for CASPer, you will have the opportunity to take a practice test with CASPer sample questions.
We have found that commercially available “CASPer test prep” is misleading and not necessary.
How do I register for CASPer, Snapshot and Duet?
If you’ve decided to take the Casper exams, the first step is to register for Altus Suite online. You can sign up to take the exams and select a Casper testing date on the website. After finishing this part of the test, you will be able to take the Snapshot and Duet sections any time within 10 days. The registration cost for all three tests is $12, and applicants will have to pay an additional $12 for each school on their list.
Who evaluates my CASPer responses?
A different individual evaluates each of your CASPer responses. Each evaluator is blinded to your other responses.
But here’s the deal:
There is never a “right” or “wrong” response to the scenarios since the questions are open-ended and your responses are based on your own ideals and values.
How are my responses evaluated?
Your responses are evaluated on a five point scale from outstanding to poor. Your grammar and writing ability are not part of the assessment.
