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CASPer Test Requirements for Different PA Schools
What is the CASPer test?
The CASPer is a personality test that assesses a PA school applicant’s ability to navigate difficult ethical and social scenarios. In the CASPer, you are presented with a variety of written and video prompts involving difficult situations and asked what you would do in each situation.
Why do PA schools use the CASPer?
PA schools use this test because it evaluates your ability to solve a problem by drawing on qualities like empathy, teamwork, and communication.
What are Duet and Snapshot?
A few PA schools also require the Snapshot and Duet tests. Snapshot is a video interview where you respond to interview questions through a recorded response. This test evaluates your communication skills and commitment to the PA profession. Duet tests how well you align with a specific PA program’s values.
Should I take the CASPer if I am applying to PA school?
It depends. The CASPer is not required by all programs but a substantial number of programs require the test as part of their application to PA school. A handful also require Snapshot and/or Duet. If you are applying to programs that require the CASPer, Duet, or Snapshot, you must take these tests.
When should I take the CASPer?
Most programs that require the CASPer want applicants to complete the test after submitting the primary application.
If a PA school doesn’t require the CASPer, would it still help to take it?
Some PA schools indicate on their website that the CASPer is recommended. For these schools, taking the test may help your application.
Which PA schools require the CASPer?
For students putting together their school list and getting ready to apply, it can often be confusing determining which programs require the CASPer test and whether they should take the test.
Below we have provided the CASPer test requirements for each PA school. We also indicate which schools explicitly state requiring the Duet or Snapshot tests. The information below is based on data on each school’s website. We first list all programs that require the CASPer test followed by those that recommend it. We then list a handful of programs whose websites explicitly say that the CASPer is NOT required. For other programs not listed here, we did not find any information on the CASPer test and assume that the CASPer is not required. We encourage you to check each school’s website for the most up-to-date information. *
AdventHealth University, FL
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://www.ahu.edu/programs/ms-physician-assistant-studies/admissions
Alvernia University Physician Associate Program, PA
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://www.alvernia.edu/academics/grad/PA-post-bacc
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, MA
CASPer Requirement:Required
Source: https://www.bu.edu/paprogram-2/admissions/how-to-apply/admissions/
Brenau University, GA
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://www.brenau.edu/academics/health-sciences/physician-assistant-studies/admission-tuition/
Augusta University, GA
CASPer Requirement: Required
Snapshot Requirement: Not Required
Duet Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.augusta.edu/alliedhealth/pa/requirements.php
Chatham University, PA
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://www.chatham.edu/academics/graduate/physician-assistant-studies/admissions-process-and-requirements.html
Clarkson University, NY
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://www.clarkson.edu/academics/majors-minors/physician-assistant-studies-ms
Colorado Mesa University, CO
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://www.coloradomesa.edu/kinesiology/graduate/pa-program/how-to-apply.html
Emory & Henry College, VA
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://www.ehc.edu/academics/physician-assistant-studies/admission-tuition-info/
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, FL
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://medicine.fiu.edu/academics/master-in-physician-assistant-studies-mpas/admissions/admission-requirements/index.html
Florida State University, FL
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://med.fsu.edu/pa/admissions
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (Our Lady of the Lake College), LA
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://franu.edu/academics/academic-programs/physician-assistant-studies
Franklin Pierce University- Texas
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/programs/physician-assistant/tx-hybrid/
Gannon University – Ruskin, FL
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://www.gannon.edu/academic-offerings/health-professions-and-sciences/graduate/master-of-physician-assistant-science/admission-requirements/
Grand Valley State University, MI
CASPer Requirement: Required
Duet Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.gvsu.edu/pas/admission-related-faq-106.htm
Kettering College, OH
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://kc.edu/academics/physician-assistant/admission-requirements/
Lawrence Technological University, MI
CASPer Requirement: Required
Snapshot Requirement: Not Required
Duet Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.ltu.edu/health-sciences/grad-physician-assistant/admission-requirements
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, LA
CASPer Requirement: Required
Duet Requirement: Required
Source: https://www.lsuhs.edu/departments/allied-health-professions-departments/physician-assistant/application-process
Marietta College, OH
CASPer Requirement:Required
Source: https://www.marietta.edu/pa-admissions
Marquette University, WI
CASPer Requirement: Required
Snapshot Requirement: Required
Duet Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.marquette.edu/physician-assistant/apply-graduate.php
Marshall University, WV
CASPer Requirement: Required
Snapshot Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://jcesom.marshall.edu/students/physician-assistant-program/prospective-students/
Mary Baldwin University, VA
CASPer Requirement: Required
Duet Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://marybaldwin.edu/admissions-aid/graduate-admissions/masters-admissions-requirements-for-health-sciences-programs/
Mercer University, GA
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://chp.mercer.edu/admissions/admissions-requirements/physician-assistant/
Mercy College of Ohio, OH
CASPer Requirement: Required if invited to interview
Source: https://mercycollege.edu/academics/programs/graduate/physician-assistant-studies
Northwestern College, IA
CASPer Requirement: Required
Snapshot Requirement: Not Required
Duet Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.nwciowa.edu/graduate/physician-assistant/how-to-apply
Oklahoma State University, OK
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://medicine.okstate.edu/pa/prospective-students.html
Pennsylvania College of Technology, PA
CASPer Requirement: Required
Duet Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.pct.edu/catalog/selective-admission-criteria-process/physician-assistant-studies/frequently-asked-questions
Pfeiffer University, NC
CASPer Requirement: Required
Snapshot Requirement: Not Required
Duet Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.pfeiffer.edu/program/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies/admissions/
Quinnipiac University, CT
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://www.qu.edu/schools/health-sciences/programs/masters-degree/physician-assistant/admissions/
Randolph-Macon College, VA
CASPer Requirement: Required
Snapshot Requirement: Not Required
Duet Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.rmc.edu/academics/physician-assistant-studies/graduate-admissions/#Requirements
Samuel Merritt University, CA
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/college-health-sciences/master-physician-assistant
University of Colorado, CO
CASPer Requirement: Required
Snapshot Requirement: Not Required
Duet Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/physician-assistant-program/prospective-students/how-to-apply
University of Detroit Mercy, MI
CASPer Requirement: Required
Duet Requirement: Required in addition to or instead of CASPer
Source: https://healthprofessions.udmercy.edu/academics/pa/pa-admission.php
University of Florida, FL
CASPer Requirement:Required
Source: https://pa.med.ufl.edu/admissions/requirements/
University of Lynchburg, VA
CASPer Requirement: Required if offered secondary application
Source: https://www.lynchburg.edu/graduate/master-of-pa-medicine/for-interested-students/admission-process/
University of Michigan – Flint, MI
CASPer Requirement: Required
Snapshot Requirement: Not Required
Duet Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.umflint.edu/graduateprograms/physician-assistant-ms/#admissionrequirements
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/prospective-students/degree-programs/physician-associate-program/prospective-applicants/prerequisite-requirements
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX
CASPer Requirement:Required
Source: https://www.utmb.edu/som/physician-assistant/admissions-application
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, TX
CASPer Requirement: Required
Duet Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.utrgv.edu/pa/admissions/admission-criteria-mpas/index.htm
University of Toledo, OH
CASPer Requirement: Required
Snapshot Requirement: Required
Source: https://www.utoledo.edu/med/grad/pa/how-to-apply.html
University of Utah, UT
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://medicine.utah.edu/dfpm/physician-assistant-studies/program/admissions/application
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, WI
CASPer Requirement: Required
Snapshot Requirement: Not Required
Duet Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.uwlax.edu/grad/physician-assistant-studies/admission-requirements/#tm-255974
University of Wisconsin – Madison, WI
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://www.med.wisc.edu/education/physician-assistant-pa-program/admission-requirements/
Wake Forest University (Bowman Gray), NC
CASPer Requirement: Required
Duet Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://school.wakehealth.edu/education-and-training/pa-studies/pa-program/admission-requirements
Wayne State University, MI
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://cphs.wayne.edu/physician-assistant/admissions-requirements.php
West Coast University, Texas
CASPer Requirement: Required
Source: https://westcoastuniversity.edu/programs/master-physician-assistant/dallas#tab-4
Barry University, FL
CASPer Requirement: Recommended
Source: https://www.barry.edu/en/academics/health-sciences/physician-assistant/admission-requirements/
Barry University – St. Petersburg, FL
CASPer Requirement: Recommended
Source: https://www.barry.edu/en/academics/health-sciences/physician-assistant/admission-requirements/
Butler University, IN
CASPer Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.butler.edu/pharmacy-health/physician-assistant/pa-admission-faqs/
California State University – San Bernardino, CA
CASPer Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.csusb.edu/mspa/admissions/requirements
East Carolina University, NC
CASPer Requirement: Not Required
Snapshot Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://pa.ecu.edu/faq/
Eastern Virginia Medical School, VA
CASPer Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/health_professions/mpa_program/pdfs/EVMS_MPA_Admissions_Guidebook_Current.pdf
North Carolina A&T, NC
CASPer Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/physician-assistant-studies/admission-requirements.php
Northwestern University, IL
CASPer Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/pa/admissions/how-to-apply/index.html
Pacific University, OR
CASPer Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.pacificu.edu/physician-assistant-studies/program-admission/how-apply
Penn State University, PA
CASPer Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://med.psu.edu/physician-assistant/apply
Red Rocks Community College, CO
CASPer Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.rrcc.edu/physician-assistant/admission
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, TX
CASPer Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.umhb.edu/graduate/physician-assistant/application-process#1845
University of New Mexico, NM
CASPer Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/family-community/education/physician-assistant/admissions.html
Wingate University, NC
CASPer Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.wingate.edu/academics/graduate/physician-assistant-studies/pa-admissions/faqs
* For the most up-to-date and accurate information, visit each school’s website and communicate with the school directly as requirements may change. Admissions Helpers cannot guarantee that the information provided here is entirely up-to-date or accurate.