MCAT; however, there is an increasingly common metric that examines an applicant’s soft

然而，有一個越來越普遍的衡量標準，即考察申請人的軟實力。

skills that you need to be aware of.

你需要注意的技能。

Dr. Jubbal MedSchoolInsiders.com.

Jubbal博士MedSchoolInsiders.com。

Although a stellar GPA and MCAT build the foundation of any medical school application,

儘管出色的GPA和MCAT是任何醫學院申請的基礎。

interpersonal skills are also vital.

人際交往能力也是至關重要的。

Doctors must have a strong foundation of knowledge and possess superior cognitive abilities,

醫生必須有堅實的知識基礎，並擁有卓越的認知能力。

but also be able to communicate effectively with their patients.

但也能夠與他們的病人進行有效的溝通。

They must be able to listen closely to their patient’s history to deduce what could be

他們必須能夠仔細聆聽病人的病史，以推斷出可能是什麼原因。

wrong with their health as well as deliver a wide range of challenging – and potentially

他們的健康出了問題，並提供廣泛的挑戰性--和潛在的風險。

devastating – information.

破壞性 - 資訊。

The Casper test is designed to give medical schools insight into an applicant’s soft

卡斯帕測試的目的是讓醫學院瞭解申請人的軟實力。

skills and an increasing number of schools are adopting it as an application requirement.

技能，越來越多的學校將其作為一項申請要求。

Beginning with the 2022-2023 application cycle, there will also be significant changes to

從2022-2023年的申請週期開始，也將有重大變化

the Casper format – so even if you’ve taken this test in the past and are looking

卡斯伯格式 - 是以，即使你過去參加過這個測試，並且正在尋找

to retake it for the upcoming application cycle, you’re going to want to stay tuned

如果你想在即將到來的申請週期中重新參加考試，你將會希望繼續關注

until the end.

直到最後。

Here’s everything you need to know about the new Casper test and how to best prepare

以下是你需要知道的關於新的卡斯帕測試的一切，以及如何最好地準備。

to maximize your chances of a medical school acceptance.

以使你獲得醫學院錄取的機會最大化。

Casper stands for “Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics.”

Casper是 "基於計算機的個人特徵抽樣評估 "的縮寫。

True to its name, Casper is a computer-based test designed to measure what kind of person

正如其名，卡斯帕是一個基於計算機的測試，旨在測量什麼樣的人

you are beyond your GPA and hard metrics; it’s an assessment of your professionalism,

你是超越你的GPA和硬指標的；這是對你的專業性的評估。

social intelligence, and bedside manner.

社會智力和床邊禮儀。

Students are presented with 15 different scenarios and have to answer questions detailing how

學生們會看到15個不同的場景，必須回答問題，詳細說明如何

they would respond to each hypothetical situation.

他們會對每個假設的情況作出反應。

The test evaluates applicants based on 10 non-academic attributes.

該測試根據10項非學術屬性對申請人進行評估。

Previously, the exam was composed of only typed responses; however, starting this year,

以前，考試只由打字的回答組成；但是，從今年開始。

there is a new, mandatory video-response section as well.

也有一個新的、強制性的視頻回覆部分。

This section was added in response to complaints that typing speed was becoming a limiting

這一節是針對打字速度正在成為限制性因素的投訴而增加的。

factor for many applicants.

對許多申請人來說，這是個因素。

It’s important to note that, unlike the MCAT, you can only take the Casper once per

值得注意的是，與MCAT不同，你每一次只能參加一次Casper考試。

application cycle.

申請週期。

If your medical school application is unsuccessful, you will need to take the Casper again the

如果你的醫學院申請不成功，你將需要再次參加卡斯帕考試。

next time you apply.

下次申請時。

Currently, not all medical schools require you to take the Casper; however, there are

目前，並不是所有的醫學院都要求你參加卡斯帕；但是，有

already dozens of medical schools that require it with more following suit each year.

已經有幾十所醫學院要求這樣做，而且每年都有更多的學校效仿。

The test season generally runs from May to December but Casper test dates will vary by

測試季節一般從5月到12月，但卡斯帕的測試日期會因人而異。

school.

學校。

You’ll need to pay attention to the due dates set by the specific schools you choose.

你需要注意你選擇的具體學校所規定的到期日。

To find out which medical schools require Casper and get links to the latest Casper

要了解哪些醫學院校需要卡斯帕，並獲得最新的卡斯帕鏈接

test dates and times, check out our guide at medschoolinsiders.com.

測試日期和時間，請查看我們在medschoolinsiders.com的指南。

Link in the description.

描述中的鏈接。

As for the test format, starting with the 2022/2023 application cycle, the Casper test

至於測試形式，從2022/2023年申請週期開始，卡斯帕測試

will be broken down into two sections: a typed-response section and the new video-response section.

將分為兩個部分：打字答題部分和新的視頻答題部分。

The first section of the test is the typed-response section, which is what Casper looked like

考試的第一部分是打字答題部分，這就是卡斯帕的模樣

before.

之前。

You will be presented with six video-based scenarios and three word-based scenarios in

你將會看到六個基於視頻的場景和三個基於文字的場景，包括

random order.

隨機順序。

For each scenario, you will have five minutes to answer three corresponding questions explaining

對於每個場景，你將有五分鐘的時間來回答三個相應的問題，解釋一下

how you would respond to the situation presented.

你將如何應對所呈現的情況。

You will have a 5-minute break in the middle of this section.

在這部分中，你將有5分鐘的休息時間。

Before moving to the video-response section, you will be able to take another optional

在進入視頻回答部分之前，你將能夠參加另一個可選的

10-minute break.

休息10分鐘。

We highly recommend that you utilize this time to compose and prepare yourself.

我們強烈建議你利用這段時間進行創作和準備。

This is the time to warm up your vocal cords, reset your posture, and perform a breathing

這時，你要對聲帶進行熱身，重新調整你的姿勢，並進行呼吸訓練。

exercise.

練習。

For the video response section, you will be presented with four video-based scenarios

對於視頻反應部分，你將會看到四個基於視頻的場景

and two word-based scenarios.

和兩個基於單詞的場景。

After each scenario, you will have 30 seconds to reflect on what you saw or read followed

每個場景結束後，你將有30秒的時間來思考你所看到或讀到的內容。

by 10 seconds to read your question before responding.

通過10秒鐘閱讀你的問題，然後再作出迴應。

For each question, you will have 60 seconds to respond by video recording.

對於每個問題，你將有60秒的時間通過錄像來回答。

After the 60 seconds are up, your video answer will automatically be submitted for assessment.

60秒結束後，你的視頻答案將自動提交給評估。

If you don’t need the entire 60 seconds, you can submit your answers sooner.

如果你不需要整個60秒，你可以更早地提交你的答案。

If your answer is longer than 60 seconds, you will be cut off once one minute is up,

如果你的答案超過60秒，一分鐘一到，你就會被切斷。

and whatever you said during that minute will be submitted.

而你在這一分鐘內說的任何話都將被提交。

There is no extra time available, no reviewing your response, and no do-overs.

沒有多餘的時間，沒有審查你的答覆，也沒有重來的機會。

If you freeze or completely mess up on a question, don’t panic.

如果你在一個問題上僵住了或完全搞砸了，不要驚慌。

You’re assessed based on your overall performance on each scenario.

你的評估是基於你在每個場景中的整體表現。

Collect yourself and take a deep breath.

收拾好自己，深吸一口氣。

What matters more is how you answer the next question.

更重要的是你如何回答下一個問題。

Roll with the punches and continue to move forward.

隨遇而安，繼續前行。

Next, let’s cover how the test is scored.

接下來，我們來介紹一下測試的評分方式。

Each section of Casper is scored by a unique rater, so your Casper score will be composed

卡斯帕的每個部分都由一個獨特的評分員進行評分，是以你的卡斯帕分數將由以下部分組成

of many independent impressions of you.

對你的許多獨立印象。

For the typed-response section, raters are trained to ignore spelling and grammar mistakes;

對於打字回答部分，評分者被訓練為忽略拼寫和語法錯誤。

however, you should still try to keep mistakes at a minimum.

然而，你仍應努力將錯誤保持在最低限度。

A few minor grammatical errors aren’t a big deal, but major errors could impact the

一些小的語法錯誤不是什麼大問題，但大的錯誤可能會影響到

rater’s ability to understand your answer.

評價者理解你的答案的能力。

For the video responses, raters are trained to not judge you by your appearance.

對於視頻回答，評分員經過培訓，不會根據你的外表來判斷你。

That being said, humans are still subjective and biased creatures; therefore, it’s still

儘管如此，人類仍然是主觀和有偏見的生物；是以，它仍然是

best practice to dress professionally and make sure your environment is clean and clear

最好的做法是穿著專業，並確保你的環境是乾淨和清晰的。

of any clutter.

的任何雜亂。

Each Casper response is scored relative to the other responses to the same scenario,

每個卡斯帕的反應都是相對於其他對同一場景的反應進行評分。

so your score signifies the strength of your response compared to other test takers’

是以，你的分數標誌著你與其他應試者的反應強度。

responses.

應對措施。

It’s on a curve. 

它是在一個曲線上。

You will not receive a specific score per se; however, you will receive a quartile that

你不會收到一個具體的分數本身；但是，你會收到一個四分位數，即

indicates how well you performed relative to your peers.

表示你相對於同齡人的表現如何。

According to Altus Suite, you might end up in a higher quartile based on five reasons:

根據Altus Suite，你可能會基於五個原因而最終進入一個較高的四分之一。

effort, empathy, equity, communication, and familiarity with the medium.

努力、同理心、公平、溝通和對媒體的熟悉。

Strive to explain your position clearly and use the full time allotted to answer as thoroughly

努力清楚地解釋你的立場，並利用分配給你的全部時間進行徹底的回答。

as possible.

儘可能的。

You should also try to meaningfully consider all perspectives in the scenario and show

你還應該嘗試有意義地考慮情景中的所有觀點，並顯示出

a great deal of respect and fairness in regards to the needs of others.

對他人的需求有很大的尊重和公平。

Unfortunately, you won’t get to see how you did after you complete the test.

不幸的是，在你完成測試後，你將無法看到你的成績如何。

Your Casper score is automatically submitted to the medical schools you’re applying to.

你的卡斯帕分數會自動提交給你所申請的醫學院校。

None of the schools you are applying to will see your responses, only the scores recorded

你所申請的學校都不會看到你的回答，只有記錄的分數。

by the Casper raters.

由卡斯帕評分員進行評分。

Initially, Altus is only sending your typed response scores to all participating schools,

最初，Altus只向所有參與的學校發送你的打出的答覆分數。

and your quartile results are also only based on your typed responses.

而你的四分位數結果也只基於你打出的回答。

Results from the video response section will be shared with a handful of programs selected

視頻回覆部分的結果將與選定的少數項目分享

by Altus and used to help them evolve the Casper assessment.

由Altus提供，並用於幫助他們發展Casper評估。

This means 1) You still need to prepare for the video response section, even though your

這意味著：1）你仍然需要準備視頻迴應部分，即使你的

results are not included in your initial Casper score.

結果不包括在你的初始卡斯帕分數中。

2) You can expect Altus will continue to make changes and evolve the Casper test.

2）你可以期待Altus將繼續做出改變並發展卡斯帕測試。

Although you can’t study for the Casper test in the traditional sense, you can still

雖然你不能為傳統意義上的卡斯帕考試進行學習，但你仍然可以

practice and prepare for it.

練習和準備。

The first step is to familiarize yourself with the Casper format.

第一步是熟悉卡斯帕的格式。

This is a unique test with specific procedures that need to be followed exactly, so it’s

這是一個獨特的測試，有特定的程序需要嚴格遵守，所以它是

vital that you are comfortable with the test format and time constraints.

至關重要的是，你對測試形式和時間限制感到滿意。

Sample scenarios and questions can be found for free on the Casper website and will be

樣本場景和問題可在卡思普網站上免費找到，並將會

just like the ones you will encounter on the real test.

就像你在真正的考試中會遇到的那些問題。

There is a practice test available when you access your Altus Suite account so make sure

當你進入你的Altus Suite賬戶時，有一個練習測試，所以請確保

you take full advantage of these resources.

你要充分利用這些資源。

Once you’ve worked through a few practice questions, start using a timer and challenge

一旦你做完幾道練習題，就開始使用計時器，並挑戰

yourself to respond within the time constraints of the actual test - 5 minutes for each set

你要在實際測試的時間限制內做出反應--每組5分鐘

of three typed-response questions and 60 seconds for each video response question.

的三個打字回答問題和每個視頻回答問題的60秒。

If you find yourself constantly running out of time on the typed-response section due

如果你發現自己在打字回答部分的時間經常不夠用，由於

to your typing speed, start practicing right away.

對你的打字速度，馬上開始練習。

Although the new video-based sections will help offset poor typing speed, the majority

儘管新的基於視頻的部分將有助於抵消糟糕的打字速度，但大部分

of the test still requires typed responses.

的測試仍然需要打字的回答。

If this is a weak area for you, it’s in your best interest to work on it before test

如果這是你的一個薄弱環節，在測試前對它進行努力是最有利的。

day.

天。

There are a variety of tools available online to help you increase your typing speed.

網上有各種工具可以幫助你提高打字速度。

Links below.

下面的鏈接。

When preparing for your test, it’s important to remember that there isn’t an exact right

在準備考試時，重要的是要記住，沒有一個確切的正確答案。

answer when it comes to the Casper questions.

談到卡斯帕的問題時，答案是："是的。

The test is meant to gauge your professionalism and common-sense decision-making by asking

該測試是為了衡量你的專業性和常識性決策，通過詢問

you what you would do in hypothetical scenarios where the ethics of the situation may not

在假設的情況下，你會怎麼做？

be clear.

要清楚。

One of the best strategies to respond to questions on the test is by using if/then conditional

應對考試問題的最佳策略之一是使用if/then條件。

statements.

聲明。

“If this is the case, then I would respond this way.

"如果是這樣的話，那麼我會這樣回答。

However, if this is the case, then I would respond this other way.”

然而，如果是這樣的話，那麼我就會這樣迴應。"

Responding to questions in this way demonstrates your ability to understand both sides of a

以這種方式回答問題，表明你有能力理解問題的兩面性。

situation, think ahead, and consider the possible consequences of your actions.

在這種情況下，要提前考慮，並考慮你的行動可能帶來的後果。

It also allows you to reframe the problem by adding additional context that’s not

它還允許你通過添加額外的背景來重塑問題，而這些背景並不是

supplied by the intentionally vague scenario.

故意模糊的情景所提供的。

For the video portion of Casper, raters will view your recorded responses.

對於卡斯帕的視頻部分，評分者將查看你錄製的回答。

While you are practicing, record yourself answering the questions within the one-minute

在練習時，記錄自己在一分鐘內回答問題的情況。

time frame and review it back.

時間框架，並審查它回來。

Critique yourself and make adjustments as needed.

責備自己，並根據需要做出調整。

When you watch your video response, ask yourself these questions: Do you look confident?

當你觀看你的視頻迴應時，問自己這些問題。你看起來自信嗎？

Are you speaking clearly?

你說得清楚嗎？

Are you making eye contact with the camera?

你是否與相機進行了眼神交流？

Are you able to answer the question to the best of your ability without running out of

你是否能夠在不跑題的情況下盡力回答這個問題？

time?

時間？

Continue practicing in this fashion until you are confident and happy with your results.

以這種方式繼續練習，直到你有信心並對你的結果感到滿意。

It can also help to get feedback from trusted friends, family, or study groups to learn

從值得信賴的朋友、家人或學習小組那裡獲得反饋，也會有助於學習

how you can improve.

你可以如何改進。

You can also work with trusted experts with real medical school admissions committee experience

你還可以與值得信賴的專家合作，他們具有真正的醫學院招生委員會經驗

on our website.

在我們的網站上。

Remember, even though you can’t see the scorers when you’re recording, there is

請記住，儘管你在錄音時看不到得分者，但有

someone on the other end who will be rating your response.

另一端的人將對你的迴應進行評分。

Do your best to treat your answers like a real conversation.

盡力把你的回答當作一次真正的對話。

Make eye contact with the camera and use hand gestures like you would if you were speaking

與相機進行眼神接觸，並使用手勢，就像你在講話時一樣。

to someone in person.

親自向別人介紹。

This will help you seem and feel more confident, and it will keep the person reviewing your

這將幫助你看起來和感覺更自信，並將使審查你的人

answers engaged and interested in what you have to say.

答案是參與並對你所說的感興趣。

Once you feel comfortable and confident, it’s time to take the test.

一旦你感到舒適和自信，就該進行測試了。

The Casper test is available online, so you can take it from anywhere, just so long as

卡斯伯測試可以在網上進行，所以你可以在任何地方進行測試，只要

you have a computer, a webcam, a microphone, and a reliable internet connection.

你有一臺電腦，一個攝像頭，一個麥克風，和一個可靠的網絡連接。

Start by preparing your technology.

從準備你的技術開始。

Chrome and Firefox are the only supported browsers for the test so make sure they are

Chrome和Firefox是測試中唯一支持的瀏覽器，所以要確保它們是

downloaded and up to date.

下載並更新了。

Test your internet to make sure you have a strong and reliable connection.

測試你的互聯網，確保你有一個強大和可靠的連接。

If you live with roommates, let them know that you will be relying on a strong internet

如果你和室友住在一起，讓他們知道你將依靠一個強大的互聯網

connection on test day.

考試當天的連接。

You don’t want connection issues just because your roommate wanted to play video games.

你不希望僅僅因為你的室友想玩電子遊戲而出現連接問題。

On test day, make sure your laptop is fully charged and you have a power cord nearby.

在測試當天，確保你的筆記本電腦充滿電，並且你附近有一根電源線。

The last thing you want to do is let a simple tech issue, like forgetting to charge your

你最不想做的事情就是讓一個簡單的技術問題，比如忘記給你的手機充電。

computer, affect your mindset on test day.

電腦，影響你在考試當天的心態。

On the big day, you can’t afford to be distracted.

在大日子裡，你不能分心。

Casper is a timed test, and if you’re thrown off your game by a notification or a roommate

卡斯帕是一個計時測試，如果你被一個通知或室友甩開了，你的遊戲就會被淘汰。

knocking on your door, it could really hinder your performance - especially on the video-based

敲你的門，它可能真的阻礙你的表現--特別是在基於視頻的

section.

節。

Choose a quiet and distraction-free environment to take your Casper.

選擇一個安靜的、不分心的環境來帶你的Casper。

If you live with other people, let them know what Casper is and when you will be taking

如果你和其他人住在一起，讓他們知道什麼是卡斯帕，以及你將在什麼時候服用

the test.

的測試。

Or better yet, ask your roommates to leave the house or apartment for a couple of hours.

或者更好的是，要求你的室友離開房子或公寓幾個小時。

Maintaining your focus is critical.

保持你的注意力是至關重要的。

Do whatever is necessary to preserve it.

做任何必要的事情來保護它。

Once you’ve tested your technology and readied your environment, the only thing left to do

一旦你測試了你的技術並準備好你的環境，唯一要做的事情就是

is get in the right headspace.

是進入正確的頭腦空間。

Understandably, there’s a lot of pressure for premeds around test-taking – especially

可以理解的是，預科生在應試方面有很大的壓力--尤其是

ones you can’t study for.

那些你無法學習的。

Ensure that you enter your test cool, calm, and collected.

確保你在參加考試時冷靜、沉著、鎮定。

Fully utilize both of your Casper breaks to reset and calm your nerves.

充分利用你的兩個卡斯帕休息時間來重置和平靜你的神經。

Perform breathing exercises, stretch, and reset your posture during this time.

在這段時間內進行呼吸練習，伸展，並重新調整姿勢。

If you’ve thoroughly prepared and practiced, there’s no reason to be anxious about Casper.

如果你已經做了充分的準備和練習，就沒有理由對卡斯帕感到焦慮。

It is but a bump in the road on your way to becoming a doctor.

這不過是你在成為醫生的道路上的一個坎坷。

That being said, if you still find yourself stressed the day of the test, try reframing

也就是說，如果你在考試當天仍然發現自己有壓力，可以嘗試重新規劃一下

that fear as excitement.

這種恐懼就是興奮。

The physiological response to fear and excitement are nearly identical.

對恐懼和興奮的生理反應幾乎是相同的。

Change your perspective and try viewing that stress as excitement.

改變你的觀點，嘗試將這種壓力視為興奮。

Remind yourself that you’ve prepared and you’re ready to rock and roll.

提醒自己，你已經準備好了，你已經準備好了，可以搖滾了。