As part of Application Nation’s monthly membership, Sara Harberson offers members the chance to do a deep dive into important college admissions topics, get her expert tips and tricks, and learn how to think like an admissions officer. These live and recorded video call seminars are hosted by Sara and and her team of college admissions experts and include exercises, Q&As, demonstrations, and more. And if you miss a call, each recording is available to view whenever it suits you best!

In addition to monthly video call seminars, Sara offers Application Nation members the exclusive opportunity to sign up for her private college counseling add-on services. From college list reviews, to one-on-one sessions, to essay editing, to application reviews and more, each offer layers upon the next to make Application Nation the premier online community for a comprehensive college counseling experience.

Keep scrolling for a list of the monthly call topics and exclusive offers available for each Application Nation group!

Application Nation - Class of 2026

JANUARY

EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Course Selection Review
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Junior Check-In Private Session

FEBRUARY

• Sara’s Tried and True Admissions Timeline
• Creating a Well-Balanced College List
FREE OFFER: SAT + ACT Practice Tests
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: College List & Strategy

MARCH

• The Soundbite (Sara’s signature college admissions tool—learn how to craft your ultimate statement of self-identity!)
• Recommendation Letters
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Student One-on-One Session (discussion of essay topic ideas, major choice, student’s Soundbite)

APRIL

• Everything You Need to Know About Standardized Tests (ACT, SAT, and AP)
• How Choosing Your Major Can Make or Break Your Application

MAY

• Choosing the Perfect Essay Topic
• How to Write Your College Essay
FREE OFFER: College Essay Topic Review

JUNE

• Live Q&A
• Preparing for Interviews & Personal Videos
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Mock Interview
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: College Essay Editing (Deadlines begin 6/30)

JULY

• Workshop on Supplemental Essays (Research)
• Workshop on Supplemental Essays (Writing)
FREE OFFER: AP Score Reporting

AUGUST

• Filling Out the Common Application
• How to Make Your Extracurricular Activities List Stand Out
• The University of California Application
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Supplemental Essay Editing (Deadlines begin 8/15)
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: 2-hour Live Activities List Session with Sara

SEPTEMBER

• Advantages of Applying Early (Early Decision, Early Action, Rolling Admissions, Honors Programs)
• The Application Checklist You Need Before You Hit Submit
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Application Review

OCTOBER

• Financial Aid
• Student-Only Live Q&A

NOVEMBER

• Remaining Applications (Early Decision 2, Regular Decision, Gap Year, Alternate Starts)
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Late Essay & Supplemental Essay Editing

DECEMBER

• How to Pivot from a Deferral or Denial
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Deferral Letter Review

JANUARY 2026

• Last Minute Surprises (College/Scholarship Interviews, Mid-Year Report, GPAs, Portal Updates)
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Scholarship Interview

FEBRUARY 2026

• Live Q&A

MARCH 2026

• Final College Decisions: Waitlists, Appeals, and Narrowing Your Choices
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Waitlist Letter Review

APRIL 2026

• Final Steps Before Enrollment & College Transition
FREE OFFER: Invitation to Join Our Alumni Group

Application Nation

JANUARY

• Course Selection & Curriculum (Sara’s 5-4 Plan)
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Course Selection Review

FEBRUARY

• A Complete Overview of the College Application Process
FREE OFFER: SAT + ACT Practice Tests

MARCH

• The Soundbite (Sara’s signature college admissions tool—learn how to craft your ultimate statement of self-identity!) 
• The Importance of School Year and Summer Activities

APRIL

• My Foolproof Way to Create the Perfect College List
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Starter College List

MAY

• College Visits: The Earlier, The Better

JUNE

• What You Can Do Now to Prepare for College Essays
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Freshman/Sophomore/Junior Check-In Private Session

JULY

FREE OFFER: SAT + ACT Practice Tests

AUGUST

• Everything You Need to Know About Standardized Tests

SEPTEMBER

• Why Your Major Choice Matters

OCTOBER

• Introduction to Financial Aid

NOVEMBER

• Live Q&A
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Freshman/Sophomore/Junior Check-In Private Session

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PLEASE NOTE: Video call topics and offers are subject to change. For pricing inquiries for our exclusive add-on services, join Application Nation or reach out to Sarah Massari at massari@saraharberson.com.