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$96K
Median business and financial operations salary — well above the national median
$150K+
Median PE/ hedge fund associate salary after 2-3 years in banking
Top 10
Finance consistently ranks in the top 10 highest-earning college majors
Supporting first-generation students pursuing careers in business, finance, consulting, and related fields.
The Business & Finance Pathway supports students interested in careers across business, finance, consulting, accounting, banking, and related professional fields.
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Barrier Breakers provides expert college admissions advising aligned with business and finance interests, paired with mentorship and long-term support throughout college and beyond. Our work begins by helping students select colleges and programs that position them for success in competitive business-oriented pathways.
Business and finance careers often rely heavily on networks, insider knowledge, and early exposure. First-generation students are frequently excluded from these informal systems.
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This pathway exists to ensure students have access to mentorship, guidance, and opportunities that support long-term career mobility — regardless of background. Students in this pathway are supported from high school through college and into early career or graduate preparation, depending on their goals.
What We Do
1:1
Admissions Advising
Personalized 1:1 support aligned with business, economics, finance, or quantitative interests
Mentorship & Industry Exposure
Mentorship from professionals working in business, finance, consulting, accounting, and related fields
Career Opportunities
Career exposure opportunities, such as internships, shadow days, court observations, and employer-led programming
Support During College
Ongoing support during college and graduate school including persistence check-ins, wellness support, and preparation for next steps.
MBA Advising & Graduate Business Programs
Graduate business programs — including MBA pathways — require specialized, field-specific expertise.
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For students pursuing MBAs or other graduate business programs, Barrier Breakers refers students to a vetted network of trusted partners for admissions strategy and application support.
Barrier Breakers recommends the following partners for medical school advising:
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College Excellence (Judy Young) — https://collegeexcellence.com/
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Brittany Maschal Consulting - https://brittany.consulting/
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Auxilium (Caitlin Anderson) - https://auxilium-edu.com/
These partners provide specialized MBA and graduate business admissions guidance. While admissions advising is delivered through trusted referral partners, Barrier Breakers remains actively involved through mentorship, wellness check-ins, and long-term career support.
For students who pursue graduate business programs, including MBAs, we continue this support throughout graduate school. For those who enter the workforce directly, we remain engaged during early career stages — helping students navigate transitions, challenges, and growth opportunities.
Barrier Breakers is not involved in MBA admissions advising directly, but we remain a consistent presence supporting students’ long-term success.
Become a Mentor, Corporate Sponsor, or Student Sponsor.
You can play a direct role in supporting first-generation students on their path to college, graduate school, and meaningful careers. As a mentor, you provide guidance, encouragement, and insight into professional pathways. As a corporate partner, you help expand access to internships, career exposure, and early professional experiences. As a student sponsor, you make it possible for aspiring low-income students to receive expert advising, continued wellness support, and long-term mentorship at no cost — ensuring they are supported every step of the way.
Student sponsorships directly support aspiring low-income students by funding college advising, mentorship, and continued wellness support throughout their educational journey.
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