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

The interview

For 2027 entry, Washington State University interviews applicants with a traditional interview, held virtually.¹ Its listed interview dates: August 2026 - February 2027.

Tests and requirements

• Doesn’t list as required the AAMC PREview exam.²
• Requires the MCAT.³

Key dates

Oct 15, 2026

AMCAS primary deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Secondary application 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.⁴

For a virtual interview, the AAMC recommends a computer or tablet over a phone, with the camera at eye level.⁵

Expect to be asked why Washington State University. Its mission is a good place to start: “To serve Washington and beyond through collaboration and problem-solving in education, research, and healthcare with a focus on rural communities, Tribal Nations, and people who have been historically marginalized.”⁶ Connect it to something specific you’ve done.

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