Case Study: NYU School of Professional Studies achieves faster, more holistic admissions decisions with Kira Talent

NYU SPS makes stronger admissions decisions with applicant insights delivered on demand

NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) needed a way to evaluate more than grades and test scores during admissions, but with thousands of applicants each cycle, it couldn’t interview everyone. In 2021, NYU SPS turned to Kira Talent, using Kira’s Asynchronous Assessment and Reviewer Services to add holistic applicant insights and better assess communication skills, program fit, and English proficiency.

Kira Talent helped NYU SPS run on-demand video assessments reviewed by trained raters, fitting seamlessly into its Slate-based process. The results were significant: more than 3,000 applicant reviews were completed on time, decision-making became faster and more informed, and the school reported record enrollment, a 30% increase in domestic applicants, a 12% increase in international applicants, and an estimated 3,000 hours saved from using Kira’s Reviewer Services for essays.

NYU School of Professional Studies

Larry Fillian

Associate Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success