SJT Research

SJTs for Health Professions Admissions in the United States and Canada: A Research Review

Abstract: Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs) are a cornerstone of holistic admissions in U.S. and Canadian medical and health professions programs, designed to assess crucial non-academic professional characteristics alongside traditional cognitive metrics. The two primary instruments utilized are the Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (Casper, Acuity Insights), an open-response test, ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated April 9, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

2023 SJT Experience Survey

Casper and PREview Insights: 2023 SJT Experience Survey

The Health Professional Student Association recently completed its 2023 HPSA/SDN Situational Judgment Test Experience survey. An executive summary is available, and the full report can be separately requested. Here is a summary of the findings. ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated April 17, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

How to Prepare for PREview

How to Prepare for PREview

Over 22,500 allopathic medical school applicants in the 2023-2024 cycle had to take the AAMC PREview Situational Judgment Test as part of their application cycle (“AAMC Prehealth Advisor Newsletter”, November 2023). In upcoming cycles, more ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated April 17, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD