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 and recorded video call seminars are hosted by Sara 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 purchase 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 2027
JANUARY
ADD-ON OFFER: Course Selection Review
ADD-ON 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
ADD-ON 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
ADD-ON OFFER: Student One-on-One Session (discussion of essay topic ideas, major choice, student’s Soundbite)
APRIL
• Standardized Testing in College Admissions: What Actually Matters (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
ADD-ON OFFER: Mock Interview
ADD-ON OFFER: College Essay Editing (Deadlines begin 6/30)
JULY
• Workshop on Supplemental Essays (Research)
• Workshop on Supplemental Essays (Writing)
FREE OFFER: AP Score Reporting
ADD-ON OFFER: 2-hour Live Activities List Session with Sara
AUGUST
• Filling Out the Common Application
• How to Make Your Extracurricular Activities List Stand Out
ADD-ON OFFER: Supplemental Essay Editing (Deadlines begin 8/15)
SEPTEMBER
• Advantages of Applying Early (Early Decision, Early Action, Rolling Admissions)
• The Application Checklist You Need Before You Hit Submit
• The University of California Application
ADD-ON OFFER: Application Review
OCTOBER
• Financial Aid
• Student-Only Live Q&A
NOVEMBER
• Remaining Applications (Early Decision 2, Regular Decision)
ADD-ON OFFER: Regular Decision Essay & Supplemental Essay Editing
DECEMBER
• How to Pivot from a Deferral or Denial
ADD-ON OFFER: Deferral Letter Review
JANUARY 2027
• Last Minute Surprises
ADD-ON OFFER: Scholarship Interview
FEBRUARY 2027
• Live Q&A
MARCH 2027
• Final College Decisions: Waitlists, Appeals, and Narrowing Your Choices
ADD-ON OFFER: Waitlist Letter Review
APRIL 2027
• 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)
ADD-ON 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!)
APRIL
• Standardized Testing in College Admissions: What Actually Matters (ACT, SAT, and AP)
MAY
• How To Start a College List
ADD-ON OFFER: Starter College List
JUNE
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College Visits: The Earlier, The Better
ADD-ON OFFER: Rising Freshman/Sophomore/Junior Check-In Private Session
JULY
FREE OFFER: SAT + ACT Practice Tests
AUGUST
• The Importance of School Year and Summer Activities
SEPTEMBER
• College Admissions Starts Now: Key Steps for 9th, 10th & 11th Graders
OCTOBER
• Why Your Major Choice Matters
NOVEMBER
• Live Q&A
ADD-ON 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.