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21 people are interested
Volunteer College Admissions Counselor
ORGANIZATION: BARRIER BREAKERS INC
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21 people are interested
Barrier Breakers(r) is looking for dedicated college counseling volunteers to join our team to help us as we serve pro bono high school students on Free and Reduced Lunch and from Title I schools for the 2025-2027 application process.
Barrier Breakers(r) is an impactful education nonprofit dedicated to transforming the futures of first-generation college students and other underrepresented students in higher education. Founded by Sydney Montgomery, a Princeton University and Harvard Law School alumna, our organization has become a beacon of hope and success in the education sector. With over a decade of expertise, Sydney has been recognized in Forbes' 30 Under 30 for her social impact, notably in guiding first-generation, minority, and immigrant students through the college and law school admissions process. Sydney is a member of the Independent…
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About BARRIER BREAKERS INC
Location:
71 SAYRE DR, PRINCETON, NJ 08540, US
Mission Statement
Barrier Breakers, Inc. is dedicated to increasing access to and success in higher education for BIPOC and other marginalized students. Our 501(c)(3) non-profit provides financial assistance, educational resources, and consulting for higher education applicants.
Description
Our current focus is to increase the number of lawyers who are persons of color. Currently Black lawyers make up only 4.5% of all associates. We are working to change this by assisting individuals with their law school applications. In helping them formulate strong applications, our clients have had strong results. Further, we also assist them in gaining financial support for their educational endeavor. To date our students have been granted over $460 million in scholarships.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Education & Literacy,
Faith-Based
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
Weekend - Daytime and Evening
Weekdays - Evening
Weekdays - Evening
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
November 22, 2024
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- Reading / Writing
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- See above job description. 15 hours per student over the course of 2 years. Must have experience with college admissions counseling
- Experienced college admissions counselor and ability to follow Barrier Breakers curriculum