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What are snapshot questions?
Snapshot Questions In this interview, you can expect questions that you may be asked in any standard admissions interview. Typically, medical school interview questions try to reveal your character, values, and dedication to the future profession.
How many questions does Snapshot ask?
3 questions
Snapshot is an extension of the CASPer Test and has no affiliation with the AAMC. It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, versus 35 minutes for the VITA. It only has 3 questions, compared to the 6 questions on the VITA.
What is the snapshot interview?
Snapshot is a short, one-way video interview that highlights your communication skills and motivation for the profession so you can bring your personal statement to life.
Do medical schools require snapshot?
Most medical schools do NOT require CASPer and of those which do require it, most do not require Duet or Snapshot. This information is still fluid, in terms of which schools want applicants to complete the entire suite.
Do any medical schools require snapshot?
Which medical schools use snapshot?
Casper, Snapshot, and Duet requirements for allopathic medical schools
| Allopathic medical school | Casper |
|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | ✓ |
| Boston University School of Medicine | ✓ |
| Central Michigan University College of Medicine | ✓ |
| Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University | ✓ |
What programs require CASPer snapshot?
Casper, Snapshot, and Duet requirements for allopathic medical schools
| Allopathic medical school | Casper |
|---|---|
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine at Lubbock | ✓ |
| Tulane University School of Medicine | ✓ |
| University of Colorado School of Medicine | ✓ |
| University of Illinois College of Medicine | ✓ |
What is a good CASPer score?
The grading of CASPer responses is done using a numerical Likert-style scale. The scale runs from 1 to 9 with 1 signifying a “unsatisfactory” response and 9 signifying a “superb” or superior one.
What are the questions in a snapshot interview?
Snapshot was developed to help medical schools learn more about you, so the questions are designed based on what med programs typically want to know about their applicants. The questions you will face will not be much different than the questions you typically prepare for during your regular interview prep.
What do you need to know about snapshot by Altus?
Snapshot by Altus is a short, one-way video response tool, meant to provide an additional opportunity for schools to get to know you. Along with the CASPer test and the Duet , Snapshot is a part of the Altus Suite , a multi-level assessment tool used by professional programs.
What do you need to know about the snapshot app?
With Snapshot, we measure a variety of factors related to your driving, including things such as the time of day you drive, sudden changes in speed (hard brakes and rapid accelerations), the amount you drive, and, for customers using the mobile app in some states, how you’re using your mobile phone while driving.
How long does a Casper snapshot interview take?
Once you are ready to record your responses, you can begin your Snapshot interview and the first question will appear on the screen. You will have 30 seconds to reflect on the question and brainstorm your answer before the recording begins. Snapshot gives you 30 seconds to reflect on each of the questions without being recorded.