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Momentum Multiplying: College Acceptances, Carnegie Hall, 5th Annual Law Conference and More

Published about 18 hours agoย โ€ขย 2 min read

Dear Barrier Breakers Community,

Building on the incredible momentum of our Break Into College Conference, I am thrilled to share that our ecosystem has continued to expand at a breathtaking pace. Across both our college and law tracks, our students are achieving historic milestones โ€” success stories made entirely possible by your continued faith and encouragement.

Here is a look at the major institutional and student victories your generosity has fueled over the last month.

๐ŸŽ‰ Celebrating 2026 College Acceptances ๐ŸŽ‰

The results from our latest college counseling cohort are officially in! Thanks to the dedicated guidance of our team and the hard work of our scholars, our students have received acceptance letters from incredible institutions nationwide. Watching these future leaders secure their spots on top-tier campuses is a powerful validation of our coaching model and a reminder of why we do this work.

๐ŸŽถ From the Classroom to Carnegie Hall ๐ŸŽถ

We are beyond proud to celebrate a shining star of our college advising track, Emma Sun, who recently delivered a breathtaking performance at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall! Emmaโ€™s dedication to her craft matches her academic brilliance, and seeing her talent recognized on such an iconic stage is an inspiration to our entire community.

๐Ÿ’œ Congratulations, Emma! ๐Ÿ’œ

โš–๏ธ Law Conference Success โš–๏ธ

We are thrilled to report that our 5th Annual Break Into Law Conference has officially concluded, and it was a historic success! Driven by an urgent demand for community and equity in legal education, the event brought together nearly 2000 registrants eager to learn, connect, and map out their futures in the legal field. The energy, engagement, and profound impact of these sessions underscored the vital importance of the resources we build together.

๐Ÿ“‘ IECA Presentation Recap ๐Ÿ“‘

At this years 50th Anniversary Independent Educational Consultants Association national conference we were thrilled to host our annual Impact and Mission Brunch and present on timely topics for the profession. Thank you to all who came and heard one of our students, Yoni Solomon, share his story, thank you to our Director of College Counseling, Sylvia Jackman, for helping to organize the event, and thank you to Board of Directors and Advisory Board members Michele Evard, Stacey Cunitz, Ibrahim Firat, Tali Levy, and Suzanne Lewis for attending! The two presentations that our founder, Sydney Montgomery, presented on in conjunction with several other members of the Graduate School Committee: Majors that Matter Guiding Future Law Students Wisely, and Navigating Graduate Financial Aid Changes After the One Big Beautiful Bill, were impactful to all attendees.

๐Ÿ“ฃ Amplify Our Impact ๐Ÿ“ฃ

Free College Counseling for Fall 2026

We need your help to spread the word about a vital resource! Applications are officially open for the Fall 2026 cohort of our No-Cost College Counseling Program. Barrier Breakers pairs underserved rising high school juniors with at least a 2.0 GPA with expert college counselors completely free of charge โ€” providing holistic support from the application process all the way through college graduation and into their first job.

Priority is given to students who qualify for free/reduced lunch, attend a Title I school, or are in the child welfare system. Please share this Pro Bono Advising Application Link with your networks, local high schools, and community leaders to help motivated students access this life-changing mentorship.

๐Ÿซฑ๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿซฒ๐Ÿฟ How You Can Help ๐Ÿซฑ๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿซฒ๐Ÿฟ

As we look to turn these acceptances and conference registrations into long-term success stories, your continued engagement is vital. We invite you to support our next phase of growth.

๐Ÿซฑ๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿซฒ๐Ÿฟ Introduce Partners: Connect us with institutional partners, corporations, or donors who share our passion for rebuilding the economic mobility ladder and increasing access to law, STEM, finance, healthcare, and climate careers.

๐Ÿ’› Support Our Mission: Financial contributions directly fuel our ability to provide world-class counseling, webinar access, and application resources to first-generation and low-income students.

Make your gift today and be part of the story.

Every acceptance letter, every iconic stage performed on, and every applicant empowered at our conferences is a direct reflection of your investment in equity. Thank you for being the foundation of these student triumphs.

With Gratitude,

Sydney

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Barrier Breakers, Inc.

Increasing access to higher education for first-generation and marginalized students

Barrier Breakersยฎ, Inc. has supported 7,000+ students on the college and law school application journey. In addition to sliding scale services based on income, we partner with non-profit organizations and institutions to provide service pro bono services to high-need students. Learn more about our work and how you can continue to support access to higher education for everyone!

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