Case Study: Spalding University DPT achieves more accessible, efficient admissions with Kira Talent

Spalding DPT launches new program with an admissions platform trusted by top PT schools

Spalding University DPT, a hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Kentucky, needed an admissions process that better matched its low-residency, accessible model while reducing the burden, cost, and stress of traditional on-campus interviews. The program turned to Kira Talent and its admissions interview platform to support a more flexible and holistic review for non-traditional applicants balancing school, work, and family.

Kira Talent helped Spalding University DPT build an on-demand interview process with a simple rubric and applicant practice tools, making admissions easier, less expensive, and more efficient. The solution reduced administrative and travel-related burdens, allowed faculty to review responses on their own time, and enabled a more authentic assessment of communication skills; the school also cited 24/7 support and broader applicant review as major time-savers and said Kira was “worth every single penny.”

Spalding University DPT

Kay Tasso

Program Director