2021-2022 East Tennessee (Quillen)

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Are the interviews open-file? Also, are they really 50 minutes long? Any last-minute advice would be appreciated!
 
dopamineboo said:
Are the interviews open-file? Also, are they really 50 minutes long? Any last-minute advice would be appreciated!
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Both of mine were open file, and the time depends on how you and your interviewer feel. If both of you get through all your questions, it could be shorter than 50 mins. Or it could be like one of mine and we took 60 and wanted more haha. Either way, my experience (and everyone else's, from what I can tell) is that the interviewers are very conversational. Literally just be yourself and act like you're getting to know a new friend (a new friend that has a particular interest in your medical school journey), that's what it felt like for me. Absolutely wonderful experience, I definitely over-prepared. Best of luck!
 
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KirbyDK said:
Both of mine were open file, and the time depends on how you and your interviewer feel. If both of you get through all your questions, it could be shorter than 50 mins. Or it could be like one of mine and we took 60 and wanted more haha. Either way, my experience (and everyone else's, from what I can tell) is that the interviewers are very conversational. Literally just be yourself and act like you're getting to know a new friend (a new friend that has a particular interest in your medical school journey), that's what it felt like for me. Absolutely wonderful experience, I definitely over-prepared. Best of luck!
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Awesome!! Thank you so much! Very excited
 
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dopamineboo said:
Is there an accepted FB page or GroupMe? Btw they updated the entering class statistics page!
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I think admissions usually create a FB page that they share when they update the entering students webpage. I’m not sure about a Groupme. If you find one or make one, I’d love to be added.
 
II an hour ago! OOS, but in a state that shares a border. Stats in signature. Don't lose hope! There are definitely a few IIs still floating around out there!
 
Rejected post interview just now! I’m IS. Interviewed 9/13 and had been on hold since October 15. Great school and one that I would have definitely considered, but in hindsight I probably don’t fit their mission very well
 
BluffCityMD said:
Rejected post interview just now! I’m IS. Interviewed 9/13 and had been on hold since October 15. Great school and one that I would have definitely considered, but in hindsight I probably don’t fit their mission very well
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Received post interview rejection as well. Interviewed Oct 15th. Good luck to everyone!
 
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Everyone with an A make sure to log into the portal and put down your deposit! You only have 14 days to do so from the time of acceptance.
 
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For those that have already interviewed, do you have any tips? How was the interview and the interviewers?
 
tousadu said:
For those that have already interviewed, do you have any tips? How was the interview and the interviewers?
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Hi! Sorry for the late reply, I've been trying to not look at SDN and reddit too much because of stress lol. If you haven't already interviewed/haven't received any tips yet feel free to message me!
 
tousadu said:
For those that have already interviewed, do you have any tips? How was the interview and the interviewers?
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Reposting what I said earlier in response to a similar question:
Both of mine were open file, and the time depends on how you and your interviewer feel. If both of you get through all your questions, it could be shorter than 50 mins. Or it could be like one of mine and we took 60 and wanted more haha. Either way, my experience (and everyone else's, from what I can tell) is that the interviewers are very conversational. Literally just be yourself and act like you're getting to know a new friend (a new friend that has a particular interest in your medical school journey), that's what it felt like for me. Absolutely wonderful experience, I definitely over-prepared. Best of luck!
 
KirbyDK said:
Reposting what I said earlier in response to a similar question:
Both of mine were open file, and the time depends on how you and your interviewer feel. If both of you get through all your questions, it could be shorter than 50 mins. Or it could be like one of mine and we took 60 and wanted more haha. Either way, my experience (and everyone else's, from what I can tell) is that the interviewers are very conversational. Literally just be yourself and act like you're getting to know a new friend (a new friend that has a particular interest in your medical school journey), that's what it felt like for me. Absolutely wonderful experience, I definitely over-prepared. Best of luck!
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Does open file include everything including grades and MCAT?
 
tousadu said:
Does open file include everything including grades and MCAT?
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I can't say for sure, as they never directly addressed my grades or MCAT (but they definitely had access to the rest of my AMCAS application based on specific questions that were asked). I imagine each experience is going to differ since they have many interviewers. My impression was that my interviewers only had a couple questions they were "required" to ask (standard questions). Everything else was very free-flow and conversational, they absolutely were wonderful people who made me comfortable even when asking tougher questions.
 
tousadu said:
Does open file include everything including grades and MCAT?
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Both of my interviewers did not have access to my GPA, MCAT, or even where I went to school. They had access to my PS, LORs, activities, and supplemental essay responses.
 
PaulishedGent said:
II an hour ago! OOS, but in a state that shares a border. Stats in signature. Don't lose hope! There are definitely a few IIs still floating around out there!
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Ended up declining my interview as I have been accepted to the program I'll likely attend. Good luck to all still waiting!
 
Do you guys think there will be more movement soon? Still on active hold and slowly losing hope every other Thursday :,)
 
Does anyone know how many people typically get put on hold per cycle? And of those holds how many end up getting accepted?
 
Just received the R after a post-II hold. Interviewed November.
 
Also got the R after being on hold for a couple weeks. Best of luck everyone else!
 
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