Barrier Breakers® to Host Break Into College Conference; Powered by vFairs on April 17–19, 2026

Gaithersburg, MD – Barrier Breakers®, Inc. is excited to announce the upcoming Break Into College Conference, a free, fully virtual national event designed to help students and families navigate the college admissions process with confidence. The conference will take place April 17–19, 2026, at breakintocollege.org. Families, students, and educators interested in attending can register now at breakintocollege.org.

The Break Into College Conference is designed for high school students in grades 10–12 and their parents or caregivers, with a particular focus on first-generation and low-income students, immigrant families, and the counselors and community organizations that support them. Attendees will gain direct access to admissions leaders, financial aid experts, essay specialists, and test preparation professionals, all at no cost.

The conference is available in both English and Spanish, all sessions will be recorded for on-demand access, and participants will have the opportunity to win over $30,000 in scholarship giveaways and educational prizes.

When talking about the need for the conference, Sydney Montgomery, Founder and Executive Director, Barrier Breakers®, stated, “College admissions can feel overwhelming, especially for families who do not have access to insider guidance or personalized support. The Break Into College Conference is about changing that reality. By bringing together trusted experts, colleges, and resources in one free virtual space, we are helping students and families approach this journey with more clarity, confidence, and opportunity.”

What sets this conference apart is its commitment to accessibility and scale. The 2026 event will feature renowned expert Ethan Sawyer, known as The College Essay Guy, alongside admissions, faculty, and financial aid representatives from more than 15 colleges and universities, all brought together on one platform.

vFairs powers this experience by providing a seamless, professional virtual environment that supports registration, virtual college fair functionality, multilingual accessibility, and real-time engagement with sessions and resources from anywhere in the country. As Muhammad Younas, CEO of vFairs, puts it, “Access to quality college guidance should never depend on your zip code or your family’s income. Our platform enables organizations like Barrier Breakers to reach thousands of students nationwide without sacrificing the quality of the experience. We’re proud to help power a mission that is truly leveling the playing field for the next generation.”

About Barrier Breakers®, Inc.

Barrier Breakers is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to expanding access to higher education and career pathways for first-generation and low-income students. Through advising, mentorship, conferences, and partnerships, Barrier Breakers helps students navigate the path to college, graduate school, and career. The organization has supported more than 7,000 students and helped them secure over $490 million in scholarships. For more information about Barrier Breakers®, please visit barrier-breakers.org, and to register for the conference, please visit breakintocollege.org.

About vFairs

vFairs is an all-in-one event management platform that powers in-person, hybrid, and virtual events. Our event technology empowers companies worldwide to host custom, immersive events and achieve incredible results. The platform features a virtual events platform and mobile app, each offering immersive virtual venues, advanced networking, world-renowned customer service, and many features that help you host unforgettable events.