High-Touch College Admissions Advising for 10th-12th Grade Students

We don't make promises about schools. We make promises about students.

We believe in mentoring and journeying with you and your teen throughout their high school years to help them find more confidence in themselves and grow into the young adults they are meant to be. As a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Sydney Montgomery has spent over 12 years supporting teens and their parents in the college application process. With a holistic approach, our goal is to help your teen showcase their best self in their application and bring peace of mind to your family throughout the process. When you partner with us, we become your teen's cheerleader and a lifelong mentor to them long after they graduate high school.

95%

of our students were admitted to one of their top 3 choices

$490+
million

in scholarship aid earned

98%

of our students receive at least one merit aid scholarship

We serve all students regardless of background, race, or income with high-quality admissions advising from former admissions deans, directors, and professional writers. As a non-profit organization, Barrier Breakers® offers scholarships and discounts to first-generation, military, and other marginalized students, as well as to those with great financial need.

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10th-12th Grade College Counseling

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“Overall, my daughter and I were satisfied with the program, as we were advised through every step of the program. I greatly appreciated the guidance through the different periods of the application process, from college searching, to selection, to application completion (especially essay writing). Frequently, we were advised when to begin (and complete) a step of the process; this was most helpful. The college app process is overwhelming and having Sydney guide us through each step, helped make the experience less daunting and achievable in finding a school, best suited for our daughter. She and our family are very happy with her college selection. Sydney's great support and guidance has helped us get there.”