Altus Suite test dates and fees

Important information about your test dates

Test times are in the North American Eastern time zone: EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) or EST (Eastern Savings Time), unless indicated otherwise.

Ensure to register for your Casper test at least three days before your preferred test date and time to account for identity verification, payment processing, and test prep timelines. Last-minute bookings are not recommended. If you require testing accommodations you must submit all necessary forms and supporting documentation 3 weeks prior to the time of your scheduled test.

In order to register for a Casper test, you must create an Altus Suite account with the following:

Government-issued photo ID (English/French)
Valid email address
Working webcam
Working microphone
Desktop or laptop computer
Reliable high-speed internet connection

Casper scores are only valid for a single admissions cycle, and only for the test type (American Health Sciences, Canadian Health Sciences, etc.) for which you have taken the test. You will need to take a separate Casper test for future admissions cycles or different program types, including for programs offered in different countries or languages. Applicants are not permitted to take a Casper test type more than once per admissions cycle.

You will be prompted to make a payment when reserving your Casper test. Please note that the fee applies to ALL assessments within Altus Suite (Casper, Snapshot, and Duet). There are no additional charges to take Snapshot or Duet. All fees are final, non-refundable, and valid only for the current admissions cycle.

Fee Assistance Program

The US-based Fee Assistance Program assists US applicants who, without financial assistance would be unable to take certain tests such as Altus Suite and the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and apply to programs that use the AACOMAS, and more. Applicants with FAP-approved status from the below noted Fee Assistance Programs, will receive access to Altus Suite assessments at $0, which includes all program distributions. Applicants who have demonstrated their eligibility from the below noted Fee Assistance Programs should please contact us with proof of your Fee Assistance Program status via support@altusassessments.com or through the orange bubble in the bottom right hand corner of your account. Please note: If proof of your FAP approval is not provided prior to your test, Altus may issue an invoice for the outstanding balance on your account.

The US-based Fee Assistance Programs that are currently honoured for Altus Suite are:

AAMC
AACOMAS
NursingCAS (only for Hofstra University – Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and University of Colorado Denver, Graduate Nursing)
Texas JAMP
Texas Early Assurance

Please visit the websites of each of these fee assistance programs to view the eligibility criteria.

When browsing the available test dates and times, you will be prompted to select the individual schools that you are applying to, and at that time you will also see their specific requirements for Casper, Snapshot and Duet. Once you have registered for Casper, you will have access to complete any and all components of Altus Suite irrespective of the individual requirements of each program.

Please note this page is for informational use only. To reserve your test, click here.

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Altus Suite test dates and fees

Important information about your test dates

Fee Assistance Program

Please note this page is for informational use only. To reserve your test, click here.

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