Application Nation - Class of 2026 is launching in January! Join the waitlist now to get 20% off your first month.  JOIN THE WAITLIST

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.
Find me on:

Recent Posts

Facebook Live Recap: The College Essay

College essays are on everyone's mind right now, and for good reason. The main essay is one of the[...]

Must-Read Tips for Your Upcoming College Visits

School is finally out. Summer vacation has begun—even in New Jersey and New York where schools let[...]

White, Male, and Pedigreed: What it Takes to Become a Leader in College Admissions

Discrimination is the hot button topic defining current college admissions. Longstanding[...]

How to Know If You Should Retake the SAT or ACT One Last Time

"Sara, should I retake?"

There is not a day that goes by that a private client, a member of[...]

The Top College Admissions Tasks to Tackle in June

I ran into friends over the weekend who asked if things slow down for me now that summer is here.[...]