Case Study: The Harker School achieves authentic, scalable parent interviews with Kira Talent

How The Harker School interviewed 1,700 parents with a K-12 admissions team of 3

The Harker School, a large independent K-12 school in San Jose, needed a better way to understand families during admissions as application volume grew to more than 1,700 families a year. Its traditional written parent statements no longer provided the authentic, unfiltered insights the admissions team wanted, and scheduling live interviews for every family was not feasible. The school used Kira Talent’s asynchronous video assessments to scale personal conversations while maintaining a family-centered admissions process.

Kira Talent helped The Harker School collect deeper, more authentic parent responses without overwhelming staff, while also giving applicants a simple, user-friendly experience. The platform’s integrity checks helped the team assess fit and alignment more effectively, and parents responded positively, saying it was easy, time-saving, and more personal. After a successful first year, The Harker School plans to expand its use of Kira Talent across all admissions levels, with measurable benefits including the ability to interview 1,700 families efficiently and uncover more meaningful family insights.

The Harker School

Jennifer Hargreaves

Upper School Admission Director