Can You Add Schools After Taking CASPer? is a common CASPer question because applicants need practical context, not a school-specific cutoff or a one-size-fits-all admissions prediction. This guide explains the useful answer, the limits of what applicants can know, and the next preparation or logistics step to take.
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Quick Answer
Yes, you can add schools after taking CASPer, but only if two things are still true: the program is accepting score distributions for that admissions cycle, and the program requires the same CASPer test type you already took.
That second condition matters. CASPer is not one universal score that automatically fits every health profession, country, or language requirement. If a newly added program uses a different test type, your completed test may not satisfy that requirement.
If your score has already finished the usual processing period, an eligible new distribution is usually sent within 1 business day. If your score is still being processed, the added program should receive it when results are released to your distribution list.
For the broader CASPer timeline, start with the Ultimate Guide to CASPer. This page focuses only on post-test school additions.
The Main Rule: Same Test Type, Open Distribution Window
Adding a school after CASPer is not mainly about whether you want the school on your list. It is about whether Acuity can still distribute the result to that program.
| Requirement | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Same test type | Your completed CASPer must match the test type required by the new program. |
| Open distribution deadline | The program must still be accepting CASPer results through Acuity. |
| Correct admissions cycle | A CASPer result is cycle-specific; a new cycle requires a new test. |
| Program available in your account | If the program cannot be added, the distribution option may no longer be available. |
The safest approach is to confirm the program in Acuity's Dates and Fees area, then check the program's own admissions page. Distribution deadlines can differ from general application deadlines, so do not assume an open application means CASPer can still be sent.
If you are still building your list, use Schools That Require CASPer as a starting point, then verify every requirement in Acuity and on each school's admissions site.
What Happens After You Add a Program
CASPer results are usually sent to programs about 2-3 weeks after your test date. If you add a program before that release happens, the program is added to the distribution list for that score release.
If you add a program after the score has already been processed and released to your earlier list, Acuity says eligible additions are usually sent within 1 business day. That is fast, but it is not a reason to wait until the last possible moment. Processing speed does not override a closed distribution deadline.
| When you add the program | Typical result |
|---|---|
| Before your CASPer score is released | Program receives the result with your distribution list once processing is complete. |
| After the 2-3 week processing period | Eligible additions are usually sent within 1 business day. |
| After the program's distribution deadline | The existing score may not be distributable to that program. |
| For a different test type | You may need a different CASPer test, if available and allowed for that cycle. |
To understand the score-sending workflow more broadly, see How to Send CASPer Scores.
What You Cannot Change After Test Day
After you take CASPer, think in terms of adding eligible programs, not editing your original list freely.
Acuity allows applicants to remove or swap programs only before taking the test. Once you have completed the assessment, you generally cannot undo old distribution choices or replace one program with another. That matters if you registered with a partial or uncertain school list.
You also cannot retake the same CASPer test type in the same admissions cycle simply because you later add a more competitive program, dislike your performance, or want a stronger result. Retakes are considered only for verified technical issues reported to Acuity Support within the required window.
A new CASPer test is required for a new admissions cycle. A new test may also be required if the program uses a different test type, country, or language than the one you already completed.
How to Check Whether a Late Addition Is Safe
Before adding a school after CASPer, verify the decision in this order:
| Check | Where to look | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Test type | Acuity Dates and Fees | Confirms whether your completed CASPer matches the program. |
| Distribution deadline | Acuity Dates and Fees | Shows whether Acuity can still send your result. |
| Program requirement | Program admissions page | Confirms CASPer is still required for that cycle. |
| Sent status | Your Acuity account | Helps you confirm whether results were sent to selected programs. |
Do not rely only on memory, old forum posts, or last year's requirement list. CASPer participation can vary by program and cycle, and distribution deadlines are not always the same as application deadlines.
If you have not registered yet, the better move is to build a strong preliminary list before test day and leave room for later additions only when you understand the deadline risk. The CASPer Registration Guide walks through that planning step.
Common Scenarios
| Scenario | Can you add the school? |
|---|---|
| You took the correct test type, and the program's distribution deadline is still open. | Usually yes. Add the program in your Acuity account and monitor sent status. |
| You took CASPer two weeks ago, and results are not released yet. | You may still be able to add an eligible program before release. |
| You took CASPer a month ago, and the program uses the same test type. | Usually yes if the distribution deadline is still open; results are usually sent within 1 business day. |
| The program requires a different CASPer test type. | Your existing result may not satisfy the requirement. Check whether another test is required. |
| The application deadline is open, but the CASPer distribution deadline passed. | Do not assume the score can still be sent. Verify with Acuity and the program. |
Mistakes to Avoid
Do not assume that adding a school is automatically possible just because you already have a CASPer score. The score must match the program's test type and still be distributable.
Do not wait to add a school until after its CASPer distribution deadline. A general admissions deadline does not guarantee CASPer can still be sent.
Do not plan around a retake. For the same test type in the same admissions cycle, CASPer is generally a one-time assessment unless Acuity approves a retake for a verified technical issue.
Do not expect to see a detailed numerical score before deciding where to send results. Applicants usually receive a quartile score about 4-5 weeks after the test, while programs receive the program-facing CASPer result directly from Acuity.
Related CASPer Resources
- PrepTrack CASPer prep
- CASPer practice test
- Ultimate Guide to CASPer
- CASPer Registration Guide
- CASPer Test Format and Instructions
- CASPer Test Dates and Score Release Dates
- Schools That Require CASPer
Final Takeaway
You can add schools after taking CASPer when the new program still accepts scores for the same test type. The practical risk is timing: distribution deadlines can close before you expect, and post-test changes are more limited than pre-test registration choices. If a school is a serious possibility, verify its CASPer requirement early and add it before the distribution window becomes the limiting factor.