See how the evidence stacks up for Casper
Whether researching the effectiveness of our own products or partnering with clients to optimize their processes, Acuity Insights is all about what the evidence shows us.
We test ourselves, too.
We’re constantly evaluating our products and processes to ensure they are highly reliable and effective. Study after study shows that Casper provides crucial, defensible data points in your holistic review of applicants.
Valid
Casper results are predictable indicators of admissions performance and beyond.
Trusted
Casper is the most widely used situational judgment test in admissions.
Equitable
Casper consistently shows 25-50% smaller demographic differences compared to academic assessments.
Reliable
Casper’s methodology provides consistent, highly reliable results compared to personal statements and reference letters.
Innovative
Casper’s unique open-response format enhances fairness and takes personal experience into account.
Case Studies
See how others have successfully implemented Casper in their admissions processes.
Partner with our research team
Harold Reiter
Co-founder
Jillian Derby, M.A.
Manager of Research
Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, Ph.D.
Research Scientist
Colleen Robb, M.A.
Research Scientist
Gill Sitarenios, Ph.D.
Principal Research Scientist
Cole Walsh, Ph.D.
Research Scientist
Yiyu Xie, Ph.D.
Psychometrician
Contact our research team
You don’t need to be an Acuity partner to be our research partner. We will work with you to answer your institution’s unique research questions, help execute quality assurance and quality improvement analyses, and assess your processes to improve your outcomes.
Other resources
Casper tech manual
Guide on the design, scoring, and use of the Casper test in higher education admissions
Casper 101
Gain expert insights into the Casper test and how to use it in holistic admissions.
Academic publications
List of useful research resources for Casper and Duet
See the insights for yourself.
Peer-reviewed research from institutions across North America consistently shows how implementing Casper and partnering with Acuity Insights leads to improved program outcomes.
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