Testimonials

I cannot recommend Liz enough. Working with her completely changed my college trajectory in the best way. At a big school like Cornell University, it is so easy to feel overwhelmed, but she made what felt like really stressful, complicated processes—especially figuring out my career path—feel manageable and clear. She helped me find and connect with the right resources and completely transform how I approached studying.

She is incredibly strategic in how she guides you—everything we did had a purpose. She helped me think through decisions in a way I never would have on my own, and with her support, I was able to land a consulting job after graduation.

She continued to be such an important mentor when I was applying to medical school. The process can feel overwhelming, but Liz broke it down step by step and helped me stay organized and confident throughout. Because of her guidance, I was accepted into multiple medical schools.

One of the things that really stands out about Liz is how strong she is in real time—she is an amazing interviewer and incredibly quick on her feet. She helped me develop those same skills, which made a huge difference in both interviews and other high-pressure situations.

Beyond all of that, she is genuinely kind, patient, and deeply invested in her students. You truly feel like you have someone in your corner.

I honestly cannot recommend her enough—any student would be so lucky to work with her.

~ Margaret P.

I had the pleasure of working with Liz for approximately two years. She provided insightful advice on which classes I should take within my major, considering both my interests and my ultimate goals of attending a top law school; she always made her suggestions based on what was best for me.

Liz continued to be an excellent advisor as I progressed through college. When I was not doing as well as I hoped to in one of my classes, Liz helped me weigh the pros and cons of whether or not I should drop the class. In general, Liz was just very easy to confide in, regarding both my successes and fears, and was always very understanding.

The most time I spent with Liz was when I was applying to law schools, and Liz helped significantly in various ways. She helped me curate a list of schools that contained a mix of safeties, targets, and reaches that all made sense given my interests in the law and my scores. As I was drafting application materials for my schools, I would run them by Liz for her review and feedback. She was incredibly responsive, usually looking over the essays within the next day or two and was very accessible to meet. When we met, she was blunt, which I appreciated, directly pointing to both my strengths and where I could improve my writing. With the help of Liz, I was able to get into a T-14 law school with below-median numbers.

Ultimately, I credit Liz for easing my transition. She is incredibly kind and understanding, invested in helping her students achieve their goals. I highly recommend her services.

~ Sam J.

Liz was a phenomenal source of support during my applications to medical school. She has an exceptional eye for detail and ensuring that written responses are effective yet concise. With Liz's guidance, I learned how to show vs. tell and this has served me well in my writing as a current medical student. She was also an incredible resource as I practiced and polished my interview responses—I went into my medical school interviews feeling calm and confident because of our practice sessions. All throughout the process, Liz was my cheerleader and it truly meant so much for me to have someone who was so invested in my success. Even now, Liz remains a friend and mentor and it is difficult for me to adequately express how thankful I am for her help in words. I would highly recommend Liz for any application-related guidance; she will work tirelessly with you to help you put together an application that is representative of the best possible version of yourself.  

~ Sanjna D.

Liz was my biggest advocate, mentor, and connector throughout my recruitment processes from freshman to sophomore year and beyond. From the start, she was a constant, reliable resource, always willing to help navigate decisions, set clear goals, and execute them. She made each transition feel seamless and played a key role in shaping both academic and career direction. I'm grateful for her support and the relationship we've built over the years.  

~ Natalia H.

Among Liz Hartman’s many wonderful qualities, her devotion to student success is the one that shines brightest, and what sets her apart is how she expresses it. Liz meets students where they are, without imposition, and with a rare attentiveness to what they actually need in a given moment. She recognized when I needed support and personal resources rather than career advice, and she responded accordingly. Her holistic approach to student well being isn’t incidental to her advising but rather the foundation of it.

As students, we often arrive knowing what we want but not how to get there. Liz does both: she helps you clarify what it is you truly want and then reframes the path forward in a way that feels achievable for our circumstances. She has a gift for helping you articulate your own story and align it meaningfully with your goals and interests. She highly values academic readiness and achievement but understands that it rests on the prior condition that a student’s well being is properly supported. 

Working with Liz left me with a clearer sense about my future direction and more deliberate in how I think about getting there. She is the kind of advisor whose impact reaches well beyond the office.

~ Esme D

Liz has helped me tremendously especially as a sophomore transfer in navigating all of Cornell’s vast resources and networks. She is so welcoming, knowledgeable, friendly and definitely can lead anyone to succeed. 

~ E. W.