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
Jan
30
2025
Sometimes I mention them. Sometimes I can just tell the family will turn their nose up so I just[...]
Jan
29
2025
For my January Facebook Live Q&A, I answered questions from high school students and parents from[...]
Jan
24
2025
My job is to identify trends in college admissions. Like how the large, Southern, public[...]
Jan
09
2025
3 Things for the Class of 2026 to Consider When Building a College List
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