Tufts University interview: format, dates and how to prepare for 2027

The interview

For 2027 entry, Tufts University interviews applicants with a traditional interview, held virtually.¹

Tests and requirements

• Requires the MCAT.²

Key dates

Aug 1, 2026

Early Decision AMCAS application deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Early Decision secondary application deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Early Decision notification

Nov 1, 2026

AMCAS primary deadline

Dec 30, 2026

Secondary application deadline

Dates from official admissions sources.³¹⁴

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.⁵

For a virtual interview, the AAMC recommends a computer or tablet over a phone, with the camera at eye level.⁶

Expect to be asked why Tufts University. Its mission is a good place to start: “The mission of Tufts University School of Medicine is to educate a diverse body of students and advance medical knowledge in a dynamic and collaborative environment.”⁷ Connect it to something specific you’ve done.

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