Does everyone get a Kira Talent interview?

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Aarushi S · Accepted Answer

No, not everyone gets a Kira Talent interview&mdash;it really depends on the school and how they use it. Some schools like HEC Paris and Rotman ask almost every applicant to complete Kira as part of the initial application stage, before shortlisting anyone. But others, like Yale SOM or Kellogg, use it after shortlisting, more like a second-round screening tool.
So if you're applying to multiple schools, you might get Kira from one and not from another&mdash;even with a similar profile. The key is to check each school&rsquo;s admissions process. They usually mention it on the official MBA page under "interview process" or FAQs.
Also, some MiM and MBA programs use Kira only for borderline or undecided profiles. So getting (or not getting) the invite doesn&rsquo;t always mean something&rsquo;s wrong or right&mdash;it just depends on how the school evaluates fit.

K S Saini · Answer

Not everyone gets a Kira interview. Some schools send it to all applicants, while others only invite selected profiles after the first screening. For example, Schulich and Imperial send Kira links automatically after submission, while INSEAD or Oxford might only send it to shortlisted candidates.
What&rsquo;s not commonly known is that some schools use auto-trigger systems. This means the Kira invite is generated based on when you submit it, not based on a manual decision. So you might get it instantly, even before your application is fully reviewed.
It&rsquo;s also worth noting that Kira is sometimes used as a test under pressure, especially for international students, to see how well you communicate in English when you&rsquo;re not rehearsed. So even if it&rsquo;s &ldquo;just a video task,&rdquo; how you perform can absolutely impact whether you move forward.