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
May
22
2025
When I began my career in college admissions in the late 1990s, it was rare for a student not to[...]
May
15
2025
Dear Class of 2025 Graduates,
Congratulations on your impending graduation. As many have told you,[...]
May
08
2025
The College Board emailed families yesterday notifying them of three National Recognition Awards,[...]
May
02
2025