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Break into College

Podcast by Sydney Montgomery

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Break into College is your place for warm, friendly, and expert advice, where we cover everything from college prep, college admissions, and college success so you can achieve your goals. Break into College is hosted by Sydney Montgomery, the Founder and Executive Director of Barrier Breakers, an educational nonprofit that specializes in providing high-touch admissions advising to students of all backgrounds as well as free support for first-generation and low-income college applicants. Your host for this podcast is LoVetta Jenkins, Barrier Breakers' Outreach and Wellness Coordinator, who helps ensure students succeed from freshman to senior year of college. As a reminder, you can always submit questions for us to answer for free at bit.ly/breakintocollege and you can learn more about our work at college.barrier-breakers.org.

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8 episodes

episode 6. Scholarships Are Everywhere with Rhonda Copeland Lyle artwork

6. Scholarships Are Everywhere with Rhonda Copeland Lyle

In this empowering Break Into College "Mom Edition" episode, host LoVetta Jenkins speaks with Rhonda Copeland Lyle, author of Warrior Mom: How I Fought to Get a Great Education and Scholarships for My Children and Others – $10 Million Won. Rhonda shares her journey from a mother of one to a fierce advocate for four children, uncovering scholarships and educational opportunities for everything from private school to study abroad. She offers practical, actionable advice on how parents can start early, document their child's accomplishments, and boldly ask for scholarships from everyday businesses like banks, airlines, and grocery stores. Her message is clear: don't wait, don't gatekeep, and don't take no from anyone not authorized to say yes. Whether you're a parent of a kindergartener or looking for opportunities yourself, Rhonda proves that funding education is possible with persistence, planning, and advocacy.

29 May 2025 - 27 min
episode 5. Engineer to Oncologist: A First-Gen Student's Unexpected Path with Dr. Darrion Mitchell artwork

5. Engineer to Oncologist: A First-Gen Student's Unexpected Path with Dr. Darrion Mitchell

In this episode of Break Into College, host LoVetta Jenkins interviews Dr. Darrion Mitchell, a first-generation college graduate and oncologist, whose journey from the South Side of Chicago to the halls of academic medicine is powered by faith, perseverance, and the impact of early exposure. Originally set on becoming an engineer, a mix of encouragement, prayer, and a pivotal internship redirected him to medicine. Dr. Mitchell discusses his academic setbacks, how summer programs and representation shaped his path, and how he's now giving back as both a physician and scientist. He shares advice for students who are uncertain about their future and encourages them to seek guidance, embrace adversity, and stay open to discovering their purpose.

7 May 2025 - 22 min
episode 4. What Makes a Strong College Application: Advice from Beloit College Admissions artwork

4. What Makes a Strong College Application: Advice from Beloit College Admissions

In this episode of Break Into College, host LoVetta Jenkins speaks with Martha Stolze, Director of Admissions at Beloit College, about what makes Beloit unique and how students can strengthen their college applications. Martha shares her 30+ years of admissions experience, offering insights on what Beloit looks for in students—those who are curious, open-minded, and eager to grow through diverse experiences. She emphasizes the importance of writing personal essays that reflect growth, using paragraphs effectively, and being authentic without oversharing. Martha also advises students to seek out recommenders who can speak to their character, not just their grades, and encourages early college exploration using her "Goldilocks" method. As a first-generation college student herself, she reassures students that support exists—if they speak up and ask.

28 Mar 2025 - 26 min
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