East Tennessee State University interview: format, dates and how to prepare for 2027

The interview

For 2027 entry, East Tennessee State University interviews applicants with a traditional interview, held virtually.¹

Tests and requirements

• Requires Casper.¹
• Requires the MCAT.²

Key dates

Jun 1, 2026

Early Decision Program application period

Nov 1, 2026

AMCAS primary deadline

Dates from official admissions sources.¹

How to prepare

A traditional interview is a conversation about your background, your motivation for medicine and your experiences. For questions that start with “tell me about a time,” the AAMC recommends the STAR method: the situation, the task, the action you took and the result, with one situation per answer.³

For a virtual interview, the AAMC recommends a computer or tablet over a phone, with the camera at eye level.⁴

Expect to be asked why East Tennessee State University. Its mission is a good place to start: “The primary mission of the Quillen College of Medicine is to educate future physicians, especially those with an interest in primary care, to practice in underserved rural communities.”⁵ Connect it to something specific you’ve done.

For requirements, statistics, deadlines and tuition, see the full East Tennessee State University profile in Sandbox Atlas.