Teo Salgado
College admissions counselor for students applying to US, Canadian and British universities
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Practice | VerveSmith |
Teo Salgado is the principal of VerveSmith and a college admissions counselor. He helps students and families search for schools and complete applications. He has worked with more than 500 students around the world who applied to US, Canadian and British universities. His work covers undergraduate and graduate programs, including the college search and statements of purpose. He knows many international curricula, including the International Baccalaureate.
What Teo helps with
Teo helps students choose schools that fit them and get through the application process. He works with families at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
- Finding schools that match who the student is
- Searching for colleges
- Writing statements of purpose
- Applying to US universities
- Applying to Canadian universities
- Applying to British universities
- Graduate school applications
- Guiding families through the application process
Who Teo works with
Teo works with students and their families from around the world. Clients apply to universities in the US, Canada and Britain. They include undergraduate and graduate applicants. Many come from schools that follow American, British, French, Indian, International Baccalaureate or Canadian provincial curricula.
How Teo works
Every consultation starts with a self-assessment. The student defines who they are and what matters to them. That helps them find schools that match. From there, Teo guides students and families step by step through the school search and the application process. He gives personal information they need to make good choices. Meetings happen in person or online.
Background and qualifications
Teo Salgado is the principal of VerveSmith, an admissions counseling practice. He and his team have worked with more than 500 students around the world who applied to universities in the US, Canada and Britain. That work includes the college search and statements of purpose for undergraduate and graduate programs. He knows American, British, French and Indian curricula, the International Baccalaureate and Canadian provincial curricula taught abroad.
Teo Salgado pricing
Programs and services
- Admissions consultations
- Self-assessment for students
- School search guidance
- Application support
- Statement of purpose help
- Meetings in person or online
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The CoachVouch take
Knows American, British, French, Indian, IB and Canadian provincial curricula used in schools abroad.
Best for international families whose children are applying to US, Canadian or British universities.
Common questions
How much does Teo Salgado charge?
Coaching with Teo runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Teo Salgado help with?
Teo Salgado helps with finding schools that match who the student is, searching for colleges, writing statements of purpose and applying to US universities.
Does Teo Salgado coach online?
Sessions are online and in person.
Does Teo Salgado work with international students?
Yes. Families from around the world work with him. He knows American, British, French, Indian, IB and Canadian provincial curricula taught abroad.
Does Teo Salgado help with graduate school applications?
Yes. He works on the school search and statements of purpose for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
How do I contact Teo Salgado?
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