Dear Reader,

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news—we’re already seeing the first acceptances for the 2025 school year! Thanks to your unwavering support, these bright and ambitious students are one step closer to achieving their dreams.

First Look at 2025 Acceptances

• College Acceptances: Cornell University, Spelman College, University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, Stony Brook University, Fordham University, Pace University, Drew University, Suffolk University, University of Manchester, University of Maryland Baltimore Campus, St. Joseph's University, The New School (Parsons School of Design)
• Law School Acceptances: University of Michigan Law School, Georgetown Law School, University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law, UC Davis School of Law, UC Law San Francisco, Belmont University, New York University, Brooklyn Law, Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, University of North Carolina Law, University of Miami Law, Tulane University School of Law, Florida State University College of Law, University of Western Ontario, Florida International University College of Law, Washington University School of Law, University of Maryland School of Law, St. Joseph's College of Law,
• Scholarships: We've already had multiple students in both the college and law school programs who have received full-tuition scholarships, several scholarships with stipends, and honors college acceptances. We're especially proud of our students who have been able to receive these offers even when their GPA/test scores were not quite at the medians, a testament to the strength of the rest of their applications including the essays that they submitted.

These early successes are a direct result of the support we’ve been able to provide together. But the work doesn’t stop here—there are still many more students waiting to hear back from their dream schools.

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​Keep the Momentum Going: End-of-Year Giving Campaign

With your help, we can ensure that every student receives the support they need to succeed. Our Board of Directors is matching every dollar donated through December 31st, up to $10,000, which means your gift will have twice the impact!

Your giving has already enabled us to make significant changes next year to our services. In addition to providing free college counseling to students who qualify for free and reduced lunch, we're now proud to offer the same Give the Gift Matching Program for our law school applicants, reducing the financial barriers for students who qualify for an income-based fee waiver from the Law School Admission Council. Because of generous donors like you, these students can now access 1:1 admissions advising free-of-charge.

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This year, we’re aiming to raise $75,000 to continue to serve even more students in need and we're 70% of the way there. With your help, we know we can close the gap!

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Your Gift Can Directly Sponsor a Low-Income Student in 2025

• College Scholars Program: Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch at school can get support from Barrier Breakers at no cost.
• It costs $2,400 to support one high school student from 10th/11th grade through college graduation (6-7 years). Your donation of $2,500 or $200/month provides a life-changing service to a low-income high school student, which includes:
  • 30-35 hours of personalized essay editing and application support throughout their high school career
  • Meetings with admissions professionals and experts to strengthen and strategize their applications
  • Continued guidance to our admissions advisors via email, text, and Slack
  • Access to a student and alumni networking platform, internship support, and mentorship
• Law School Scholars Program: Students who make up to 200% of the federal poverty line can get support from Barrier Breakers at no cost.
• It costs $1,500 to support one law school applicant from application through graduation from law school (3-4 years). Your donation of $1,500 or $125/month provides a life-changing service to a low-income law school applicant, which includes:
  • 20-25 hours of personalized essay editing and application support
  • Meetings with current and former deans and directors of admission to strengthen and strategize their applications
  • Continued guidance from our admissions advisors via email, text, and Slack
  • Lifetime access to a student and alumni networking platform, internship support, and mentorship

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How You Can Help

Your support on Giving Tuesday could change lives. Here’s how to get involved:

• ​Donate: Double your impact and help more students achieve their educational goals. Click here to donate.
• Spread the Word: Spread the word about our early acceptances and our End-of-Year Giving Campaign with your network.
• Consider a Monthly Gift. Ongoing contributions help us plan for future success and provide sustained support to our students.
• ​Volunteer Opportunities: Explore how you can lend your time and expertise to support our mission.

Thank you for being an integral part of the Barrier Breakers community. Together, we’re making dreams come true, one acceptance letter at a time.

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