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Quick Answer
A good CASPer result is one that supports your application’s evidence of judgment, communication, empathy, fairness, accountability, collaboration, and self-awareness. Since applicants only see quartiles, the cleanest applicant-facing interpretation is:
| Applicant quartile | What it generally means | How to treat it |
|---|---|---|
| 1st quartile | Other applicants in your comparison group generally had stronger responses | Reflect on response habits, but do not treat it as a failed test |
| 2nd quartile | Lower-middle applicant-facing band | Keep it in context and strengthen related evidence elsewhere |
| 3rd quartile | Above the lower half of the cohort | Treat it as a positive supporting signal |
| 4th quartile | Highest applicant-facing band | Treat it as a strong result, not an admissions guarantee |
There is no public, universal CASPer score that is “good enough” for every medical school or health professions program. Programs decide how they use CASPer in their own processes, and applicants are not shown the full score programs receive.
For a deeper explanation of the applicant-facing bands, read CASPer Quartiles Explained.