Kent State University · B.S. Professional Pilot
Kent State CASPer Test: Professional Pilot Admission for Fall 2027
Kent State uses CASPer as the required secondary-admission assessment for its B.S. Professional Pilot (PROP) program. You are admitted to Kent State first, placed in Aeronautical Studies, then emailed instructions to take CASPer. For the fall 2027 cohort, Round 1 sittings have passed; the next sitting is Thursday, December 3, 2026, followed by January 16, February 4 and February 23, 2027. These are the only dates Kent State accepts.
How CASPer fits Kent State's Professional Pilot admission
Kent State limits PROP enrollment through selective admission because flight training relies on one-on-one instruction with a certified flight instructor. According to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, the process runs in this order:
- Apply to Kent State and select the Professional Pilot program.
- If admitted to the university, you are placed in the B.S. in Aeronautical Studies (AEST) while your PROP decision is pending, so you can still pursue scholarships and aid.
- You receive an email with instructions to complete CASPer, the required secondary-admission assessment.
- Your CASPer result is reviewed with your other application materials for PROP admission.
- If offered PROP admission, you pay a deposit to confirm your seat.
Kent State explains its reasoning directly: it says high school GPA does not accurately predict success in a collegiate flight program and that it sees no correlation between ACT or SAT performance and success in Professional Pilot. CASPer is how AEST students are admitted into PROP.
Kent State CASPer test dates for fall 2027
Kent State lists seven sittings, grouped by the admission round they feed. It says the dates are set by Acuity Insights, cannot be adjusted by Kent State, and are the only opportunities to take CASPer for this program. Status is as of November 14, 2026.
| Round | Sitting | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Thu, Sep 3, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT | Passed |
| Round 1 | Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT | Passed |
| Round 1 | Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM EST | Passed |
| Round 2 | Thu, Dec 3, 2026 · 8:00 PM EST | Next sitting |
| Round 2 | Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · 1:00 PM EST | Open |
| Round 3 | Thu, Feb 4, 2027 · 8:00 PM EST | Open |
| Round 3 | Tue, Feb 23, 2027 · 8:00 PM EST | Open |
Check the weekday on your booking. When we checked, Kent State's page labelled January 16 as a Friday, February 4 as a Wednesday and February 23 as a Monday. In 2027 those dates fall on a Saturday, Thursday and Tuesday, which matches Acuity's United States Casper 1 schedule. Go by the date and time shown in your Acuity reservation.
Kent State tells you to allow two hours. The standard 2026–27 test itself takes about 65 to 85 minutes, including optional breaks (Acuity format article); the rest is setup and identity checks. If you have accommodation needs, apply to Acuity well ahead of your sitting. See CASPer accommodations.
How to register for Kent State's CASPer
Kent State says your university admission letter includes a registration link and encourages you to register then. In your Acuity Insights account, choose Reserve Casper Test and enter:
| Program country | United States |
|---|---|
| Admission cycle | 2026–2027 |
| Program type | Professional Pilot (under United States Casper 1) |
| School | Kent State University BSc Professional Pilot Program |
Kent State lists the fee as $50, including Acuity's preparation materials, and says CASPer may be taken only once per admissions cycle and results are valid for a single application cycle. Acuity's Dates and Fees tool is where you confirm the current fee and any additional-distribution cost before paying. For the general booking flow, see how to register for CASPer.
Results and admission decisions
Kent State says results are sent to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering about two weeks after your test, and that you will receive a quartile, not your individual score, about four to five weeks after it. Decisions are released in rounds:
- First round: December 2026
- Second round: February 2027
- Third round: March 2027
- Final decisions: April 2027
If you are offered PROP admission, deposits are accepted first come, first served until the cohort is full. Applicants not admitted directly can explore the B.S. Aeronautical Studies with a Pilot Career Focus, but Kent State says those students are not guaranteed a later transfer into Professional Pilot. To understand the quartile you receive, read how CASPer is scored.
What CASPer tests for future pilots
CASPer does not test aviation knowledge. Kent State lists the attributes it measures as collaboration, communication, empathy, fairness, ethics, motivation, problem solving, resilience and self-awareness. Each scenario is scored by a different trained rater who ignores spelling and grammar and focuses on content (Acuity scoring).
The standard test has four video-response scenarios with one minute per answer, then seven typed scenarios with 3.5 minutes per pair. Scenarios are everyday situations: a teammate falling behind, a friend asking you to bend a rule, a disagreement about fairness. Those map well onto what flight training asks of you, such as speaking up when something looks wrong, owning a mistake and working with an instructor. For the full format, see what the CASPer test is.
Try an original question pair before opening the samples
Original practice prompt
You and a classmate are preparing a group presentation on safety procedures for a training course. The night before it is due, your classmate admits they skipped a required safety briefing that the presentation covers, and asks you to present that section and not mention it to the instructor. They are worried it will affect their standing in the program.
- What would you say to your classmate?
- The instructor later asks the group whether everyone attended the briefing. How would you respond?
Compare sample answers for try an original question pair before opening the samples
A response to improve
I would just cover for them this time because they're my friend and it's only one briefing. Everyone makes mistakes and the instructor doesn't need to know.
Stronger sample answers
Question 1: I'd say I'm glad they told me, and that I can help with the presentation, but I can't hide a missed safety briefing. Briefings like that exist so everyone has the same information, and the instructor may need to know who still needs it. I'd suggest they talk to the instructor before the presentation and ask how to make it up; I'd offer to go with them. Coming forward early usually reflects better than being found out.
Question 2: I would answer honestly for myself and not speak over my classmate. If they hadn't already told the instructor, I'd say that I attended and that my classmate should answer for their own attendance, and I'd give them the chance to explain. Afterward I'd check in with them. I want to support them, but not by saying something untrue to the person responsible for everyone's safety training.
Why this reasoning is stronger
The stronger answers support the classmate while refusing to misrepresent safety-related facts, and they give the classmate a way to put it right. The weak answer treats loyalty as a reason to keep information from the person responsible for safety, without weighing the consequences.
Change one fact: The classmate says the instructor has threatened to remove anyone who misses a briefing. Does that change what you would do, and why?
Time it with the limits in the format guide above. This is an original CasperCoach exercise, not a Kent State or Acuity question.
Which round should you aim for?
Aim for the earliest round you can prepare for. Because deposits are first come, first served until the cohort fills, an earlier decision gives you more room to secure a seat. With Round 1 closed:
- December 3 or January 16 (Round 2): book now if you have been admitted to Kent State. Acuity recommends reserving at least three days ahead.
- February 4 or February 23 (Round 3): realistic if your university admission arrives later, but fewer seats may remain by March.
Do not plan on the last sitting as a backup: you can take CASPer once per cycle, and a reschedule only works while another Professional Pilot date is still open. With two to three weeks, take Acuity's free official practice test, practise one-minute spoken answers and work through a timed practice test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kent State require CASPer for every program?+
No. Kent State uses CASPer as the secondary-admission assessment for its B.S. in Professional Pilot (PROP) program. This guide covers that program only.
Can I take CASPer on a date Kent State does not list?+
No. Kent State says its listed dates are the only opportunities to take CASPer for the Professional Pilot program and that the dates are set by Acuity Insights, not Kent State.
Can I reschedule my Kent State CASPer?+
Yes, for a $25 rescheduling fee, as long as another Professional Pilot test date is still available. Kent State says to contact Acuity Insights directly to reschedule.
Do I need to know anything about flying for CASPer?+
No. CASPer uses everyday interpersonal scenarios and tests judgment and communication, not aviation knowledge. Kent State lists collaboration, communication, empathy, fairness, ethics, motivation, problem solving, resilience and self-awareness as what it measures.
Will I see my CASPer score?+
You receive a quartile, not your individual score. Kent State says results reach the College of Aeronautics and Engineering about two weeks after the test and that you can expect your quartile about four to five weeks after it.
Sources and scope
Checked November 14, 2026 against Kent State's Professional Pilot admission page, Acuity's format article, scoring article and Dates and Fees tool. This page covers fall 2027 admission to the B.S. Professional Pilot program only; Kent State's page is the final word on dates and process. The practice exercise is original AI-assisted CasperCoach material. CasperCoach is independent of Kent State University and Acuity Insights.