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The Origin Story of Casper, the Situational Judgement Test by Acuity Insights

In this episode, Anju Visen-Singh and Dr. Kelly Dore discuss the origins and evolution of Casper, a situational judgment test designed for holistic admissions. They explore the challenges of traditional personal statements, the development of Casper, its commercialization, and the importance of holistic admissions in evaluating future physicians and other professionals. The conversation highlights the continuous improvement of the assessment, including the introduction of video responses and rigorous rater training. Dr. Dore also focuses on the role of human raters, the significance of quartiles in scoring, preparation strategies for applicants, and the importance of research and credibility in the assessment process. The dialogue emphasizes the holistic approach to evaluating candidates and the continuous evolution of the Casper test based on data-driven insights and rigorous research. Timestamp of our conversation: 01:06 - The origins of the Casper situational judgment test 11:28 - Why not just remove personal statements? 14:09 - When Casper hit prime time 19:25 - How does Casper work today? 24:43 - How is Casper rated and scored? 31:21 - Are there plans to change Casper’s result scores? 39:01 - What are the benefits for applicants taking the Casper test? 45:26 - How does Acuity Insights ensure their research is robust and credible? Resources Applicant Webinar Recording: Everything You Need to Know About Taking Casper About Casper - https://acuityinsights.app/2025/02/an... Speakers: Anju Visen-Singh Vice President, Product and Marketing at Acuity Insights Dr. Kelly Dore, PhD Co-Founder and VP, Science & Innovation at Acuity Insights Adjunct Professor, McMaster University Connect with Anju:   / anjuvisensingh   Connect with Kelly:   / kelly-dore-7971b258   Visit our blog for more actionable insights: https://acuityinsights.com/resources/...