Sara Harberson

Application Nation
Video Calls & Exclusive Offers

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 video call seminars are hosted by Sara 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 2024

JANUARY

EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Course Selection Review

FEBRUARY

• Sara’s Tried and True Admissions Timeline
• Creating a Well-Balanced College List
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: College List Review

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

• How Choosing Your Major Can Make or Break Your Application
• Everything You Need to Know About Standardized Tests

MAY

• AP Tests & When to Submit Scores
• Choosing the Perfect Essay Topic
FREE OFFER: College Essay Topic Review

JUNE

• How to Write Your College Essay
• Jumpstart Your Summer
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Mock Interview
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: College Essay Editing (Deadlines 6/30, 7/15, 7/30)

JULY

• Supplemental Essays & How to Answer the Most Common Prompts
• Workshopping a Supplemental Essay from Research to Writing
FREE OFFER: AP Score Reporting

AUGUST

• Filling Out the Common Application
• How to Make Your Extracurricular Activities List Stand Out
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Supplemental Essay Editing
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Activities List Review

SEPTEMBER

• Advantages of Applying Early (Early Decision, Early Action, Rolling Admissions)
• The Application Checklist You Need Before You Hit Submit
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Application Review
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Late Essay & Supplemental Essay Editing

OCTOBER

• The University of California Application
• Student-Only Q&A

NOVEMBER

• Preparing for Interviews & Personal Videos
• Remaining Applications (Early Decision 2, Regular Decision)

DECEMBER

• How to Pivot from a Deferral or Denial

JANUARY 2024

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

FEBRUARY 2024

• The Gap Year

MARCH 2024 

• How to Make Your Final College Decision
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Waitlist Letter Review

APRIL 2024

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


Application Nation

JANUARY

• Course Selection & Curriculum
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Course Selection Review

FEBRUARY

• Getting a Head Start on Your College Applications

MARCH

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

APRIL

• Planning Your Summer Activities

MAY

• My Foolproof Way to Create the Perfect College List

JUNE

• Making the Most of Your College Visits
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Private One-on-One Session

JULY

• Everything You Need to Know About Standardized Tests

AUGUST

• Extracurricular Activities 

SEPTEMBER

• Academic Interests, Potential Majors & How to Show Evidence

OCTOBER

• A Look at the Different Types of College Applications

NOVEMBER

• The Admissions Trends You Need to Know
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Private One-on-One Session

DECEMBER

• Q&A

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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.