Sara Harberson

Sara Harberson is the founder of Application Nation™, which provides personalized advice to college applicants and their families. In her book, SOUNDBITE: The Admissions Secret that Gets You Into College and Beyond, Sara reveals the secrets of her signature college admissions tool, the "Soundbite," and shares tried-and-tested exercises that have helped thousands of students gain admission to their school of choice. She is the former associate dean of admissions at the University of Pennsylvania and the former dean of admissions and financial aid at Franklin & Marshall College. Sara’s philosophy is that every kid applying to college deserves the best advice.
Recent Posts
Jul
10
2025
The University of Michigan stole the playbook from the private colleges.
It announced yesterday[...]
Jul
03
2025
The One Goal Each High School Class Year Should Have This Summer
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Sara Harberson
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Summer,
Juniors,
Seniors,
Freshmen,
Sophomores
I remember exactly the year when I heard the expression that once July 4th hits, summer is[...]
Jun
27
2025
Yesterday I had back-to-back meetings with high schools across the country. I spoke to both public[...]
Jun
19
2025