
Heidi Steinmetz Lovette
Senior Private Counselor
- Former Assistant Director of Admissions at Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences
- Twelve years counseling students toward the most selective universities in the country
- Leads Top Tier's work with students navigating deferrals and denials on a compressed timeline
- Fifteen years in publishing and communications, including as Science Editor at Cornell University Press
- Candid feedback and a results-oriented approach, for ambitious students and late bloomers alike
Heidi combines firsthand experience reading applications at Cornell with fifteen years in publishing and communications. She brings an editor’s eye to every draft, candid strategic judgment, and a steady hand to families navigating high-stakes or time-sensitive decisions.
Recent articles
- What a College Application Review RevealsOctober 22, 2026
- Cornell’s 2026 Essay Prompts: What Each College Is Really Asking ForAugust 10, 2026
- Which Cornell College Should You Apply To? Insider Admissions GuideJuly 16, 2026