Casper is streamlining its structure and shortening the test in the coming academic year of 2025-26, all the while doing so without compromising its ability to assess non-academic traits effectively. We did the research so you don’t have to, here are the 5 things that are changing this year:

1. Overall Test Duration Reduced

• Now: Casper length ~65–85 minutes
• Before: 90–110 minutes.

2. Fewer Scenarios

• Now: 11 total scenarios (4 video-response, 7 typed-response)
• Before: 14 total (6 video-response, 8 typed-response)

3. Questions per Scenario Reduced

• Now: Every scenario (video or type) has 2 questions (video answers aloud in 1 minute; typed section, 3.5 minutes total for both questions per prompt)
• Before: Typed scenarios had 3 questions each and longer time

4. Scoring Shift on Typed Section

• Now: Typed responses are now scored on an individual question basis
• Before: A single combined score per scenario

5. Order Tweaked to Reduce Tech Issues

• Now: You’ll tackle the video section first, followed by the written section—intended to flag tech difficulties early

Why These Changes Matter

These changes present some opportunities and challenges as we note below:

• Shorter test = less fatigue, clearer confidence.
• Fewer scenarios mean each response carries more weight, so concise, thoughtful answers matter more than ever.
• Individual scoring and trimmed question count help improve focus and fairness.
• Reordering video-first gives you an early chance to troubleshoot tech glitches before stakes rise

Final Takeaway

Casper is more efficient now, shorter and tighter. But with fewer prompts and lighter content, your responses need extra polish. Focus on responding clearly, confidently, and concisely.