2023 In Review: Raising $91k for Students, Awards and Recognitions, and More!


Happy Holidays and New Year! 🎉

A message from Sydney Montgomery:

I can't thank you enough for making 2023 our most impactful year yet at Barrier Breakers®. With you at our side, we were able to help thousands of students with their college and law school applications, both directly and through our free content and conference.

As we enter 2024, our goal is to support 10,000 students by the end of next year. We already have big things in the pipeline, like our rebrand to Barrier Breakers® Admissions Advising, planning our 3rd Annual Break Into Law Conference, and more!

We couldn't make our impact without you. Thank you for helping us support more college and law school students than ever before this year!


We raised over $91,500 in 2023 to support minority and first-generation students! 💸

Thank you to all of our generous donors who made it possible. If you're able, please consider helping us reach $100,000 before 2024!

Donations will be matched by our board through the end of the December 31, 2023!


A look at our 2023 - 2024 law school applicants:

69% of students are BIPOC

52% of students are first-generation

18% of students identify as LGBTQ+

Data only includes students who responded to optional demographic questions and may not represent the entire population. This only represents students who worked with us 1:1, not through partnerships, essay reviews, and/or digital products.


With your help, we made the Forbes 30 Under 30! 🎉

Watch a thank you video from Sydney Montgomery for helping her be named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List for Social Impact!

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Our 2nd Annual Break Into Law Conference in June 2023 is a finalist for three Eventeer awards!


We gave away over $3,000 in law school scholarships!

Stay in touch!

We are excited to have you as a
vital part of our family!

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