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
Jun
11
2026
Dear Max,
When you were younger, I would tell you to do things and you would do the opposite. It[...]
Jun
04
2026
I blocked my schedule. It's really happening. I'm taking Max on a series of trips to visit colleges[...]
May
29
2026
Next week I'll travel to one of my favorite high schools of all time to give a workshop to their[...]
May
13
2026


