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WE ARE NOT A COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM
We are an economic mobility program that uses higher education as the lever.
We're not here at one moment in a student's journey. Barrier Breakers® stays with students from 10th grade through college, graduate school, and career entry - changing not just access, but entire economic paths
A hybrid model that makes acess sustainable
Barrier Breakers® works with students and families from all backgrounds. Families who pay full tuition receive expert, individualized advising while helping sustain free, long-term support for first-generation and low-income scholars.
Paying Families
Full tuition advising for families seeking expert, individualized college, law or graduate admissions support.
Donor Support
Philanthropic partners and corporate supporters invest in scholarships and program sustainability.
Free Support
First generation and low-income students receive the same expert advising and longterm support - at no cost.
We work with students from all backgrounds. You do not have to be first-generation of low-income to work with us.
Recognized and supported by leaders in education,
entreprenuership & social impact
Long-term support changes outcomes
7,000+
students supported on their higher education journey
$490M+
in scholarship aid awared to our students
100%
College acceptance and graduation rate to date.
98%
of students receive scholarships
95%
law school
acceptance rate
From an acceptance letter to economic mobility
Our holistic model walks with students every step of the way
Expert Admissions Advising
Our team of current and former admissions professionals provide individualized guidance through every stage of the college or graduate school applications. Students meet with counselors bi-weekly.
Persistence Support
Academic advising, mentorship, wellness support and belonging in a community to ensure students stay on track and graduate.
Career Pathways
Exclusive access to internships, employers, coaching and high-mobility career paths.
Graduate & Professional School Advising
Guidance for the next step on their career path - law, medical, business or other graduate school ambitions.
We support scholars in careers with
high mobility potential.
Not every degree leads to the same economic outcome. We support students across five high-impact career pathways. Data shows that these pathways lead to the highest upward mobility and economic stability.
Law & Public Policy
Healthcare
STEM & Engineering
Business & Finance
Sustainability & Climate
Find your pathway into Barrier Breakers
Expert advising for students from all backgrounds
Students & Families
Schools & Community Partner
Partner with us to expand access and increase outcomes.
Donors & Funders
Invest in economic mobility and create lasting impact
Corporate Partners
Join your peers and empower the next generation of leaders.
Hear directly from our students
Because of our holistic approach, our students don’t just get into college — they graduate and move confidently into their careers.
Hear directly from our college and law students about the impact Barrier Breakers has had on their journeys.
We believe in the power of
first-generation graduates
Sydney Montgomery's TEDx talk, “First-Generation Graduates Drive Business Success,” has over 234,000 views. You can watch it here.
Recognized. Trusted. Driving Impact
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