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What a Strong Written Response Does
A strong typed CASPer answer usually does four things quickly: recognizes the human stakes, avoids jumping to conclusions, gathers relevant information, and chooses a fair next step. You can do this in five or six plain sentences.
| What to show | What it sounds like |
|---|---|
| Perspective-taking | "I would first try to understand what led to the situation." |
| Fairness | "I would avoid assuming intent until I had more context." |
| Action | "If the concern remained, I would use the appropriate supervisor or policy channel." |
| Reflection | "My goal would be to protect the person affected while treating everyone respectfully." |
Typed and video responses are combined into one overall CASPer result for programs, so the typed section matters, but applicants do not receive a detailed numerical score. Applicants usually receive a quartile later, which is explained in CASPer Quartiles Explained. If you are trying to interpret how performance may be viewed, read What Is a Good CASPer Score? after this article.