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Casper and MCAT performance study

New study suggests link between Casper scores and MCAT performance

Future doctors are tested on critical thinking and problem-solving in admissions exams. Applicants with strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills on the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) may perform better on the Acuity Insights Casper situational judgment test (SJT). The 2023 Student Doctor Network/Student Doctor Network (SDN/SDN) Situational Judgment Test Experience Survey revealed […]

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Updated September 13, 2026 by SDN Staff

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