caffeinatedpessimism Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 Hi all, I'm not sure if there is already a thread about this (I just created my account pretty recently), but what does everyone think about the CASPer snapshot? Additionally, I have heard some applicants say that they received an email from specific universities about having to take it (such as Dalhousie), but when I went on the CASPer website, it said that all takers have to complete it. Does anyone know any more about this, and more specifically, does that mean USask requires the snapshot in addition to the actual test? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr9 Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 I'm applying to Dal this year and got an email about it but I'm not totally sure what it is or how it's different from the actual test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeandMedicine Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 11 hours ago, sr9 said: I'm applying to Dal this year and got an email about it but I'm not totally sure what it is or how it's different from the actual test I think it's different because the snapshot is an actual video of yourself rather than the typed responses. It's like an EXTREMELY mini MMI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffeinatedpessimism Posted August 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 8 hours ago, CoffeeandMedicine said: I think it's different because the snapshot is an actual video of yourself rather than the typed responses. It's like an EXTREMELY mini MMI. Do you know if USask requires it, or if it's mandatory for all CASPer takers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeandMedicine Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 2 hours ago, caffeinatedpessimism said: Do you know if USask requires it, or if it's mandatory for all CASPer takers? I looks like it's mandatory for all CASPer takers. I don't know if USask will use it, but I think you have to do it either way. The website has a little more information https://takecasper.com/2020/08/what-is-casper-snapshot-and-how-can-it-help-my-application/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanofmed Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 The usask med web page says the college will NOT be requiring applicants to complete the snapshot this application cycle. Chico 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffeinatedpessimism Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 39 minutes ago, Fanofmed said: The usask med web page says the college will NOT be requiring applicants to complete the snapshot this application cycle. Ah yes, looks like they updated their website. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qrst173 Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 Hey does anyone know when CASPer needs to be completed by? I cannot seem to find that information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffeinatedpessimism Posted September 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 18 minutes ago, qrst173 said: Hey does anyone know when CASPer needs to be completed by? I cannot seem to find that information When you sign up, there are certain dates that you can choose to complete the CASPer, and it varies for each school. For USask, the latest date is October 22 (unless the spots for this date has already been filled) and the distribution date (the date that CASPer scores will be sent to med schools) is November 20 or 22, I believe. If I'm wrong then someone please correct me. I hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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