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
Mar
13
2025
There are many changes afoot for the coming admissions cycle.
The Department of Education warned[...]
Feb
28
2025
You know that term, "Throw spaghetti against the wall and see what sticks"? It can easily be[...]
Feb
20
2025
I started dating my husband 31 years ago as a freshman in college. When he first met me he would[...]
Feb
13
2025