CASPer score delivery is simpler than many applicants expect, but the timing can be confusing. Your score is not something you download and upload yourself. Acuity Insights sends your CASPer result directly to the programs you selected for distribution.
For applicants who want structured support alongside this article, CASPer practice scenarios connects ethical reasoning, timed practice, and AI feedback in one CASPer prep routine.
For the full test overview, start with the Ultimate Guide to CASPer. This page focuses only on score sending: who sends the result, when it happens, what you can change after the test, and how to check whether your programs received it.
Quick Answer
Acuity sends CASPer results directly to the programs on your distribution list. Applicants do not receive a detailed numerical score to forward, and CASPer results are not routed through AMCAS, CASPA, TMDSAS, OUAC, or another central application portal.
For most applicants, the key planning window is this: CASPer results are usually sent to programs about 2-3 weeks after the test. Your applicant quartile usually becomes available later, about 4-5 weeks after the test. Those are different events.
| Item | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Program-facing CASPer result | Sent directly by Acuity to selected programs |
| Initial distribution timing | Usually about 2-3 weeks after the test |
| Applicant quartile timing | Usually about 4-5 weeks after the test |
| School portal update | May lag after Acuity sends the result |
What Your Distribution List Controls
When you register for CASPer, you select the programs that should receive your results. That list matters because Acuity distributes results only to eligible programs you choose.
Before test day, review three things carefully:
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Test type | Programs must require the same CASPer test type for the score to apply |
| Distribution deadline | A program may stop accepting CASPer results before or after its application deadline |
| Program list | Acuity sends results to the programs you have selected |
Use the CASPer Registration Guide if you are still choosing a date or building your program list. Registration and distribution are connected: a good test date is not just one you can attend, but one that allows enough time for processing before each program's distribution deadline.
Can You Add Programs After Taking CASPer?
Yes, you can add programs after completing CASPer if the program is still accepting scores and requires the same test type. If you add a program after the initial 2-3 week processing period has passed, Acuity says results are usually sent within 1 business day.
That flexibility is useful if you add a school to your application list later, but it is not unlimited. You cannot rely on a late add if the program's distribution deadline has already passed or if the program requires a different test type, country, or language.
| Situation | What usually happens |
|---|---|
| Program was on your list before processing finished | Result is included in the normal distribution window |
| Program is added after processing finished | Result is usually sent within 1 business day if eligible |
| Program has stopped accepting scores | You may not be able to send the result there |
| Program requires a different test type | Your existing CASPer may not satisfy that requirement |
For the detailed rules on this scenario, read Can You Add Schools After Taking CASPer?.
How to Verify Whether Your Score Was Sent
To track score delivery, use your Acuity account and official program guidance rather than assuming a school portal will update immediately.
If your account or official guidance indicates distribution is complete, the next step is patience and documentation. A school's application portal may take extra time to match the result to your file. That does not automatically mean Acuity failed to send it.
A practical tracking sheet should include:
| Field | What to record |
|---|---|
| Program name | The exact program you selected in Acuity |
| Test type | The CASPer test type required by that program |
| Test date | The date you completed CASPer |
| Distribution deadline | The program's CASPer distribution deadline, not just its application deadline |
| Acuity account notes | What the account shows for distribution |
| Program portal status | Whether the school has marked CASPer as received |
If the two systems disagree, use dates rather than guesses. Record the relevant account details and dates, then compare them with the program's stated processing expectations.
What If a Program Portal Still Says Missing?
First, confirm that the program was actually selected for distribution in your Acuity account. Second, confirm that the program requires the same test type you completed. Third, confirm that the distribution deadline had not passed when you added the program.
If those items look correct and enough processing time has passed, contact the appropriate official support channel. For an Acuity account or distribution-status issue, Acuity Support is usually the right starting point. For a school portal that has not updated after Acuity shows delivery, the program's admissions office may need to match the result to your application record.
Avoid sending vague messages such as "Did you get my CASPer?" Include your full name, application identifier if available, CASPer test date, and the date your Acuity account showed the result as sent.
Confirm Requirements Before You Send
Not every program requires CASPer, and requirements can vary by year, test type, country, and language. Do not build your distribution list from memory or from an old forum post.
The safest approach is to verify requirements in three places: Acuity's Dates and Fees page, the program's application instructions, and the admissions website. For broader planning, use Schools That Require CASPer as a starting point, then confirm each program through official sources before you pay for distribution or assume a deadline.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
| Mistake | Better approach |
|---|---|
| Waiting for your quartile before checking delivery | Program results are usually sent before applicant quartiles are released |
| Assuming the school portal updates instantly | Give the program time to match and post received materials |
| Adding a program after its distribution deadline | Check the deadline before relying on a late add |
| Confusing application deadlines with CASPer distribution deadlines | Track both dates separately |
| Expecting to retake for a better result | The same CASPer test type can usually be taken only once per admissions cycle |
Your applicant quartile can help you interpret performance later, but it is not the delivery mechanism. Programs receive the program-facing CASPer result directly from Acuity, while applicants receive a quartile comparison after scoring is complete.
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
Sending CASPer scores is mostly about choosing the right programs, meeting distribution deadlines, and checking status in the right place. Build your list carefully before the test, add programs later only when they are still eligible, and remember that Acuity delivery status and school portal status may update on different timelines.