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Applications are initially made through CAO. In addition, applicants must also;  \n[1. meet](1. meet) the minimum entry requirements  \n2. Complete the required work experience by end of January of the year of entry (this has been extended to end of July for those applying for September 2026 entry only)  \n3. complete the Casper Situational Judgement Casper’ by end of February of the year of entry.  \nWHY IS ATU USING A SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TEST?  \nATU has undertaken significant research into best practice in admission processes to veterinary medicine programmes and have determined that use of a Situational Judgement Test will strengthen fairness, equality, inclusion and transparency in our admissions process. Research indicates that assessing professional attributes is critical in ensuring that we produce veterinary graduates who exhibit the personal characteristics required for success in veterinary practice. By using a holistic approach to our admissions process we aim to offer a fairer selection process that reflects not only the academic ability of applicants, but their social intelligence and professionalism, including qualities like ethics, empathy, problem-solving and collaboration.  \nWHAT ISA SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TEST?  \nSituational Judgement Tests are a type of psychological test used to assess social intelligence and professional characteristics, such as empathy, communication and collaboration. Casper presents test-takers with hypothetical dilemmas and asks them to respond based on their ethical judgment and personal values. These scenarios do not require any clinical training to complete.  \nWHY THE CASPER TEST?  \nThe Casper test is the most widely used Situational Judgement Test in higher education. Most other SJTs are multiple choice (closed response) , which means they only assess if someone knows what the expected behaviour is. The Casper test is ‘open response’ allowing testtakers to answer authentically in their own words not just what they would do but WHY they would take a particular course of action-via both video and text based responses. This means that thereis no single right answer, allowing diversity of perspectives based on the test-takers individual lived experience. Among other areas, the test assesses empathy, self-awareness, professionalism, motivation, problem-solving resilience and collaboration and communication.  \nHOW DO I PREPARE FOR THE CASPER TEST?  \nThere is no preparatory course recommended for the Casper test. It is constructed using evidenceinformed principles and coaching will not increase or enhance your test performance. Once you register for a test you will have access to a full practice test which will help you to become familiar with the format of Casper There is no additional preparation required other than ensuring your computer system can support the test, which you will be guided through once you register. Please do perform systems tests well in advance of your test to ensure your system can support the test.  \nThe test is proctored online and can be taken from anywhere once the test taker has access to a computer (including a camera and microphone) and strong internet connection.  \nHOW TO ARRANGE A CASPER TEST  \nAll applicants to the programme must complete this test. Once an application has been made to CAO and you have received a CAO number, this number can be used to book a Casper test. The test cost is €40.  \nAcuity insights, the company who design and run the Casper test have identified the following dates for applicants to the BVMS programme atATU;  \n• Jan 9, 2026-6:00 PM GMT  \n• Jan 15, 2026-6:00 PM GMT  \n• Feb. 26, 2026-6:00 PM GMT Final date for Casper Test May 12, 2026-6.00 PM GMT  \nHOW WILL THE TEST WORK?  \nThe Casper test takes 65-85 minutes to complete includi","cbCaihACHYF7fumg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihACHYF7fumg","pdf",202412,"English","# Introduction\n# Why ATU Uses a Situational Judgement Test\n# What Is a Situational Judgement Test?\n# Why the Casper Test?\n# How Do I Prepare for the Casper Test?\n# How to Arrange a Casper Test\n# How Will the Test Work?\n# Learn More About Casper\n# Use of the Casper Test in the Overall Admissions Process\n# Combination of Leaving Certificate Results and the Casper Test Score","[{\"question\":\"What are the three stages required for entry to the BVMS programme?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants apply through CAO, meet the minimum entry requirements, complete required work experience by the specified deadline, and complete the Casper Situational Judgement Test by the end of February for the relevant year of entry.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the Casper test assess and how is it delivered?\",\"answer\":\"Casper is an open-response Situational Judgement Test that uses hypothetical ethical scenarios presented via video and text. 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