roman Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 apparantly my CASPer answers were not usable because of all of the stupid technical difficulties I had during my test date, so I have to re-do the test I was just wondering for those people who did NOT have any technical difficulties, what computer, Internet connection, and browser did you use? Or any other tips? I want to try and make sure that this time around it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markov79 Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 you might want to call/e mail them? one of the questions in the post-CASPer survey is almost verbatim to what you asked! . they'd probably have a decent idea of what combination works best/fails the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benge88 Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I was using the latest version of firefox, with wireless at my home, where I am the only user Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMMD Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I used internet explorer 9 and wifi internet (Rogers in Ottawa) but I was the only one using my internet during the test period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeToBeGreen Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I used the latest Firefox with the latest flash player and Bell Sympatico DSL (wired). I had no problems. I heard that it was possible to actually go the Mac and do Casper on a computer they provide on campus. That way you'd be pretty sure that there would be no problems or at least if there were they wouldn't be your fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I also used the latest Firefox (7.01) and the latest flash player. I was the only person online on a wireless network (at home) with a 1 MB/s Shaw internet connection. I had no problems and no delays in video loading. Hope it all works out in your retest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imperfection Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I used wireless & Internet Explorer 8, no problems good luck with the rewrite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRK Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Its not going to be an issue for the rewrite, but for anybody in future years, don't sign up for a dinner time / evening time slot. That is what messed me up. Even though I was the only one on my connection, the shear volume of people who are online after work slows down everyone's residential connections. I'll also be opting for a non-wireless connection for the re-write. Probably somewhere on campus where I can plug my laptop into the internet. Or, I might use a library computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christinawang1990216 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Anyone know when we can start signing up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRK Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Anyone know when we can start signing up? Well, we were supposed to be able to sign up 15 min ago... but its says its not available yet. Oh well, more waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unga Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I sure wish I could help you figure out the problem with technical difficulties involving CASPR! I also have to re-take it, after a horrible experience the first time in which I lost my Internet connection 6 times during the 2 hour exam period, and subsequently I lost 6 whole response sections. When I spoke with a Help Desk person, he essentially reprimanded me for using a wireless Internet connection, rather than the preferred option of plugging the modem directly into my computer. I retorted that I do not have that option since I lived in a shared housing space and don't have access to the modem. I also filed a grievance with the McMaster Admissions office, stating that this exam should really be offered at a test site rather than online, in order to prevent any technical difficulties and to provide a controlled, monitored test environment similar to MCAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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