Case Study: University of Washington Foster School of Business achieves streamlined, targeted admissions—cutting live interviews from 65% to 45%—with Kira Talent

University of Washington Foster School of Business - Customer Case Study

The University of Washington Foster School of Business in Seattle faced a sustained 74% increase in MBA applicants three years ago without a corresponding rise in admissions resources. To better screen candidates earlier in the process, Foster integrated Kira Talent’s timed video assessment (the Kira component of the application) as a required element for all applicants.

Using Kira Talent’s timed video questions allowed Foster to pre‑screen candidates and reduce the share of applicants interviewed “live” from as high as 65% to about 45%, enabling the admissions team to focus on the best-fit applicants. The change made the process far more efficient, and Foster reports stronger leadership and participation across students—especially admitted international students—alongside the measurable reduction in live interviews.

University of Washington Foster School of Business

Erin Town

Director