The Casper Test - Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics

All applicants to the Master's of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Alberta are required to complete an online assessment (Casper), to assist with our selection process. Successful completion of Casper is mandatory to maintain admission eligibility.

Casper is an online test that assesses for non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics that we believe are important for successful students and graduates of our program, and will complement the other tools that we use for applicant screening. In implementing Casper, we are trying to further enhance fairness and objectivity in our selection process.

To take Casper, you will be responsible for securing access to a computer with audio capabilities, a webcam, and a reliable internet connection on your selected test date. Casper can be taken practically anywhere that you can satisfy the aforementioned requirements. No exceptions will be provided for applicants unable to take Casper online due to being located at sites where internet is not dependable due to technical or political factors.

Go to takecasper.com to sign up and reserve a test by using your first and last name, date of birth, and a piece of government-issued photo ID. You will be provided with a limited number of testing dates and times. These are the only testing dates available for your Casper test. There will be no additional tests scheduled. Use an email address that you check regularly, there may be updates to the test schedule. It is recommended to use the same email for both the Casper test as well as the online graduate application.

Direct any inquiries on the test to support@takecasper.com. Alternatively, you may use the chat bubble in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen on the takecasper.com website.

The Casper test is comprised of 12 sections of video and written scenarios. Following each scenario, you will be required to answer a set of probing questions under a time contract. Each response is graded by a different rater, giving a very robust and reliable view of personal and professional characteristics important to our program. No studying is required for Casper, although you may want to familiarize yourself with the test structure at takecasper.com and ensure you have a quiet environment to take the test.

Casper test results are valid for one admissions cycle. Applicants who have already taken the test in previous years will therefore be expected to retake it.

List of test dates for the Fall 2024 program start. Students have until January 2025 to take the test.