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What Are the Duet Deadlines for Your Program?

Who has access to Duet and when you can complete it

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Duet is required only by select U.S. and Canadian programs. Once you add such a program to your distribution list, Duet becomes available in your Acuity Insights account dashboard after you reserve your Acuity Insights Assessments.

When Should You Complete Duet?

  • Available Upon Reservation

    Once you reserve your Casper test, Duet appears on your Acuity Insights Account homepage.

  • Recommended Timing

    Complete Duet within 14 days of taking Casper. This ensures that both scores are available together and can be considered by your program(s).

  • Flexible Deadline

    Even if the recommended window passes, you can still complete Duet anytime before your earliest program distribution deadline, as listed on the Dates and Fees page.

Duet Limits & Multiple Assessments

  • You cannot retake Casper or Duet for the same test type (e.g., Canadian Professional Health Sciences, U.S. Medicine) within one admission cycle.

  • If you're applying to multiple programs that require Duet, each will have its own deadline. Check these deadlines individually and complete all required Duets before the earliest distribution date.

Score Distribution Notes

  • Your Duet results are sent only to programs on your list that require it.

  • Your Casper results are delivered to all selected programs 2–3 weeks post-test, regardless of Duet status.

Quick FAQ: Duet Deadlines

Q1. When does Duet become available?

It appears in your Acuity Insights account once you’ve reserved Casper and added a Duet-required program to your distribution list.

Q2. When should Duet be completed?

Ideally within 14 days of Casper, but anytime before your earliest program distribution deadline.

Q3. Can I take Duet multiple times or retake Casper?

No, you can complete Duet or Casper only once per test category per application cycle.

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