Washington University in St. Louis interview: format, dates and how to prepare for 2027

The interview

For 2027 entry, Washington University in St. Louis interviews applicants with a traditional interview, held virtually.¹ Its listed interview dates: September 2026 - February 2027.

Tests and requirements

• Requires the AAMC PREview exam.²
• Requires the MCAT.²

Key dates

September 2026 to February 2027

interview season

December 2026 to March 2027

admissions decisions released

Oct 15, 2026

AMCAS primary deadline

Oct 29, 2026

secondary deadline

Nov 6, 2026

letters of recommendation deadline

Dates from official admissions sources.³²

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 University in St. Louis. Its mission is a good place to start: “We provide exceptional, individualized and compassionate care for every patient; we make the scientific discoveries that change lives; and we train the clinicians and biomedical leaders who will shape tomorrow's healthcare.”⁶ Connect it to something specific you’ve done.

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