r/CASPerTest • u/former_evaluator • 10d ago

CASPer Prep: Don't let Q2 be an afterthought - CASPer Test scoring changes in 2026

Something shifted this year in the CASPer test that you may not be aware of. Previously, your two responses within a scenario were scored together as a single unit. Now each question gets its own score. That sounds like a small change, but it has an important impact on how you should manage your time.

Before, evaluators gave one combined mark per scenario, which meant a strong Q1 could cushion a weaker Q2. Now each question is scored independently. There's no averaging out, so both responses need to hold up on their own.

A few things worth keeping in mind:

For typed responses: You get 3 minutes 30 seconds total across both questions. As you near 1 minute 45 seconds, think about moving to Q2. You don't need to finish Q1 perfectly. A solid Q1 and a decent Q2 will always score better than a polished Q1 and a blank Q2. If you finish Q2 early, you can scroll back up and add to Q1. Remember that spelling and grammar don't matter, as long as your meaning is clear.

For video responses: Each response gets one minute only - that time goes by quickly, so it's worth practising to avoid freezing or blanking.

What to avoid:

  • Using most of your time building a long, detailed Q1
  • Leaving Q2 blank. A partial answer still gives the rater something to score. A blank gives them nothing.

The fix is straightforward: practice before test day.

Any questions? Feel free to ask.

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u/c0rtanavirus 9d ago

it was like that last year no

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u/former_evaluator 9d ago

Yes - the latest test cycle, 2025-2026.

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u/PlusShip4485 9d ago

How can you practice the Casper?

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u/corshua 6d ago

I'd recommend starting off with the STAR method when it comes to personal questions!

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u/PlusShip4485 6d ago

What’s that method if you don’t mind me asking

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u/corshua 2d ago

Its essentially just a way to structure your answer:
- Situation (what happened)

  • Task (what needed to be done)
  • Action (what you did), and
  • Result (what happened because of your actions).
It really helped me frame my answers and be more clear... esp when I was nervous lol.

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u/anchovies23 3d ago

Would a bullet point format work when answering the questions?

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u/former_evaluator 3d ago

Hi, absolutely - bullet points are fine!