CASPer Format for 2026-2027
For the 2026-2027 cycle, the standard CASPer structure is 4 video-response scenarios followed by 7 typed-response scenarios. Video questions allow 1 minute per response, and typed scenarios allow 3.5 minutes total for two answers.
| CASPer part | 2026-2027 format | Response time |
|---|---|---|
| Video responses | 4 scenarios, 2 questions per scenario, questions shown one at a time | 1 minute per question |
| Typed responses | 7 scenarios, 2 questions per scenario, both questions shown together | 3.5 minutes total per scenario |
| Breaks | Optional 10-minute break after video; optional 5-minute break after the first 4 typed scenarios | Total test time is usually 65-85 minutes |
This structure matters because video and typed responses test different delivery habits. Video rewards concise spoken organization. Typed responses reward quick prioritization and clear written reasoning.
The order also matters. You begin with the response style that can feel most unfamiliar: recorded video. That is why applicants who are comfortable with ethical reasoning can still benefit from a few timed speaking drills. The goal is not to sound scripted. It is to become comfortable enough that the camera does not swallow the substance of your answer.