Want all of your college admissions questions answered?

In January, we're launching Application Nation - Class of 2026, Sara Harberson's private college counseling community exclusively for parents of high school juniors!
Application Nation - Class of 2026

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What members are saying...

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“Nowhere else will you find a team that is as dedicated to helping your child be the best candidate as Sara's.”

— SUNJOO

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“Being able to ask questions and get quick answers in the Application Nation group has been invaluable!”

— CRISTINA

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“I can verify that you get the most bang for your buck with Sara Harberson and her Application Nation team.”

— VIVIEN

Application Nation FAQs

WHAT IS APPLICATION NATION - CLASS OF 2026?

A private Facebook Group, especially for the Class of 2026 and moderated by Sara Harberson, that includes:

  • Direct access to Sara and her team of college admissions experts for questions, support, college admissions strategy training, and insights that you can't get anywhere else.
  • Twice monthly video webinars with Sara (plus on-demand viewing).
  • Exclusive access to Sara's private college counseling add-on services, like one-on-one sessions, essay editing, college list planning, application reviews, and more.
  • Priority releases for Sara's guides and announcements.
  • A like-minded community to rely on, share with, and pose questions to about the college admissions process.
  • Sara's insider college admissions tips and timeline, keeping you on a schedule of knowing what to do (and when to do it!). 
  • An exclusive invitation to our supportive and extensive Application Nation Alumni Network at the end of your college admissions journey.


WHO IS APPLICATION NATION - CLASS OF 2026 FOR?

Application Nation - Class of 2026 is open to students, parents, caregivers, and families of members of the Class of 2026 looking for personalized college admissions guidance and training from professional college counselors.

HOW MUCH DOES APPLICATION NATION - CLASS OF 2026 COST?

Membership is $79 per month — cancel at any time. By joining the waitlist, you'll receive 20% off your first month's membership fee!

WILL I REALLY RECEIVE PERSONAL COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ADVICE FOR MY CHILD?

Yes! Sara personally answers questions posted on the discussion board — broad or specific, big or small. Members also have the exclusive opportunity to have a private session with Sara, get their college essay edited, receive feedback on their college list, get frequent face time with Sara on monthly video calls, and more special offers.

WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED?

Members get direct, affordable access to Sara Harberson’s advice, training, and individualized guidance on top-of-mind topics for juniors, like:

  • College essays
  • Extracurricular activities
  • College applications
  • College lists
  • SAT and ACT testing
  • Course selection & GPA
  • Recommendation letters
  • Majors
  • Summer plans
  • And much, much more!


HOW DO I GET STARTED?

Fill out the form above to add your name to the waitlist. You'll be among the first to know when we launch Application Nation - Class of 2026 in January — AND you'll receive 20% off your first month's membership fee!

Meet Sara Harberson, the most trusted college admissions advisor
Sara Harberson
  • Over 25 years of college admissions experience
  • Author of SOUNDBITE: The Admissions Secret that Gets You Into College and Beyond
  • The youngest-ever dean of admissions at a top college
  • An associate dean of admissions at an Ivy League institution
  • Has reviewed 100,000+ college applications
  • Has read over 200,000 college essays
  • Has helped thousands of students get into their dream school

Sara Harberson is the founder of Application Nation™ and the author of SOUNDBITE: The Admissions Secret that Gets You Into College and Beyond from Hachette Book Group. 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. A lifelong student advocate, Sara’s philosophy is that every kid applying to college deserves the best advice.

As the leading authority on college admissions, Sara has made appearances on NBC Nightly News, CNBC, ABC News, CBS Evening News, CBS This Morning, The Today Show, and Lifetime. She has also published op-eds in The Los Angeles Times and USA Today, and has been quoted as an expert in national publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and Teen Vogue.

After working in college admissions for over 25 years, Sara trains parents on how to understand the process from the inside out. When it comes to college admissions advice and individualized attention, Sara is unparalleled in her field. That is why Sara is known as America's College Counselor.
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