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East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine

Johnson City, TN

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

5 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about a mistake that you have made.
Why Quillen?

What was the most interesting question?

What was the last book you read for fun?

What was the most difficult question?

No responses
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Home

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

9 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read the school's website several times, paying special attention to specific programs and aspects of the curriculum that differ from other schools. Read over common interview questions and practiced talking points.

What impressed you positively?

The strong sense of community and support of students by faculty, administration and other students. Campus is on beautiful, well kept federal grounds. There are many resources to help you succeed.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing, I had a top notch experience at Quillen.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

They tell you who your interviewers are at the start of the day with a little biography about them which was a really nice perk. Did not feel like I needed to go google search them in a bathroom stall lol

What are your general comments?

This interview day is carefully thought out by the admissions team with prospective students in mind. They want the applicant to get a clear idea of what the school's philosophies are. I was extremely nervous because Quillen is my top choice school but it was overall a great day. The longer I was on campus, the less nervous I felt.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None, it was a great day. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Seminars, tours and interviews went smoothly.