Acuity Insights Assessment information for BU

All applicants applying to the Bachelor of Nursing program at Brandon University are required to complete a Casper test through Acuity Insights.

A Casper Test is an online, open-response situational judgment test that measures different competencies and attributes that we believe are important for successful students and graduates of our program. This test will complement the other tools that we use for application review and evaluation. We are trying to further enhance fairness and objectivity in our selection process by implementing the Casper test through Acuity Insights.

How to complete the Casper Test

Requirements

To complete the Casper test, you will be responsible for securing access to a laptop or desktop computer with webcam and audio capabilities and a reliable internet connection with an internet speed of at least 1.5 Mbps and upload speed of at least 2 Mbps. You will require the following for both account creation and completing Acuity Insights Assessment:

• Government-issued photo ID (English/French) for account validation
• Valid email address (the same one you will use to submit your application)
• Desktop or laptop computer
• Working webcam
• Working microphone
• Reliable high-speed internet connection

Steps

1. Please go to www.acuityinsights.app to sign up for Acuity Insights Assessments for CSP-10202 Undergraduate Health Sciences, under your specific country, and register using your Brandon University student identification number and a piece of government-issued photo ID.
2. Select a Casper test date. You will be provided with a limited number of testing dates and times, which have been pre-arranged/approved by your program in accordance with their admissions timelines. To account for identity verification and payment processing timelines, ensure that you register for your test at least 3 days before your preferred test date and time. Last-minute bookings are not recommended. Please note: These are the only testing dates available for your Casper test based on your program selection. There will be no additional tests scheduled. The Casper test schedule shows exam time as Eastern Standard Time (EST or ET). This is one hour ahead of the time in Manitoba which is Central Standard Time (CST). Please consider the time difference when selecting your test option. You are also required to use an email address that you check regularly and that you have used for your application; there may be updates to the test schedule.
3. Ensure you have selected Nursing for distribution before the posted distribution deadline. The most up-to-date information about the Casper test can be found by browsing the Test Dates and Times on acuityinsights.app.
4. Please direct any inquiries on Acuity Insights Assessments to support@acuityinsights.app. Alternatively, you may use the chat bubble in the bottom right corner of your screen on the acuityinsights.app website.

Accommodations

Applicants requiring testing accommodations to complete their Acuity Insights Assessment must submit an Initial Request Form (Part 1 and 2) at least four (4) weeks prior to their scheduled Casper test date.