2025/26 Changes to the Casper Test

Over the last year, we conducted a large-scale study to determine if we could shorten the Casper test while maintaining its established high-level test quality. After exploring a variety of options, we identified a way to reduce the overall test length without interfering with the test’s psychometric properties.

As of the 2025-2026 application cycle, the Casper test length will be reduced by 20% while maintaining valid and reliable results.

What exactly is changing?

• Total test time will now be 65-85 minutes. Previously, applicants could expect the test to take anywhere from 90-110 minutes.
• The number of scenarios is being reduced from 14 to 11. Each test will now consist of 4 video-response scenarios and 7 typed-response scenarios.
• Each scenario will have only 2 associated questions (typed responses used to have 3 questions).
• Typed responses will be scored individually. Previously, a single score was assigned for each scenario
• The response time for typed-response scenarios is decreasing from 5 minutes to 3.5 minutes.

Want to learn more about these changes?

If you would like to learn more about these upcoming changes or would like to hear from our team directly, please join us for our Applicant Webinar on February 18, 2025.