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ABOUT BARRIER BREAKERS®, INC.
Barrier Breakers®, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to and success in higher education for BIPOC and other marginalized students. We provide financial assistance, educational resources, and consulting for higher education applicants.
Our company is the founder of the Barrier Breakers® Scholarship Fund, as well as brands dedicated to law school admissions: Barrier Breakers® Admissions Advising and Break Into Law School®.
OUR IMPACT
7,000+
students supported on their journey to higher education
$490+ million
in scholarship aid awarded to our students
95%
of our law school applicants are first-generation lawyers
Across our brands, we reach over 28,000 viewers monthly through our free, digital content tailored toward minority and first-generation students.
51% of our students identify as Black or Latinx. 52% of our students get into their top three choice schools.
VIRTUAL ASSETS
Click to access our downloadable virtual assets. If you need more information, reach out rebeka@barrier-breakers.org.
Guidelines & Reminders:
- The Barrier Breakers® logo should always be used in full color, unless on a dark background. Use the white logo provided for dark backgrounds.
- The organization should be referred to as Barrier Breakers®, Inc. the first time, but may be referred to as just Barrier Breakers® in following mentions.
- If referring to our brands — Barrier Breakers® Admissions Advising, Break Into Law, or Break Into Law School® — they should always be referred to as "[Brand Name], a brand of Barrier Breakers®, Inc.," upon first mention. Following mentions can just include the brand name.
Questions or concerns about these guidelines can be addressed to rebeka@barrier-breakers.org.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY
“If it weren’t for Sydney’s guidance, I wouldn’t have even made it to law school. She is the reason why I am able to practice law at a big firm and achieve success. She will get you through the process.”
"Sydney takes the time to know each applicant individually - and gain a crucial understanding of their strengths and goals. She challenged me to take my application materials to the next level and put my best foot forward. I highly recommend her to applicants."
"Sydney encouraged me to dig deeper to find the true story behind all the experiences I wanted to share in my essays. She believes in your abilities and is truly excited to cheer you on in this process, which is invaluable!"
OUR FOUNDER
Sydney Montgomery, Esq.
Executive Director & Founder
As the first lawyer in her family, the first person from her high school to attend Princeton University, and a Harvard Law School graduate, Sydney has used her platform since 2012 to help 7,000+ students break down generational barriers and step confidently into their future. Issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion are incredibly important to her in all that she does.
She holds a graduate certificate in Independent Educational Consulting through UC Irvine and is in the process of obtaining her Graduate Certificate in Anti-Racism in Urban Education online from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a Co-Founder of College Equity First, Inc. a Maryland 501(c)(3) non-profit, sits on the Board of the Institute for Anti-Racist Education, a New Jersey 501(c)(3) non-profit.
B.A. in English
Certificate in French Language and Culture
Class of 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Class of 2018
Sydney's Awards & Recognitions
2021 Awardee
2021 Counselor of the Year Award
2020 “Making a Difference” Award Recipient
