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


