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
02
2026
Why Your College Essay Topic Needs to Be Fresh
By
Sara Harberson
In
College Essays,
Juniors,
Seniors
Growing up, we lived only 30 minutes away from the Jersey Shore. Whatever we wanted, we could get[...]
Jun
18
2026
For weeks, I told myself I was going to cut my hair. I needed a change. Two inches. Maybe three[...]
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


