Interview Essentials: An Introduction
Saturday, June 20 | 10 AM ET
Interviews aren’t about having perfect answers. They’re about communicating who you are. In this interactive workshop, students will learn what interviewers are really looking for, how to structure strong responses, and practical techniques to speak with greater confidence. A valuable introduction to the interview preparation process ahead.
PRESENTER
Caroline van den Berg-Kuehn
Communication Coach, x-elance
Caroline is a Personal Communication and Presence Coach, voice and performance educator, and former opera singer. She works with students, educators, entrepreneurs, and leaders to develop confident, authentic communication skills. Drawing on years of experience in performance and coaching, Caroline helps individuals communicate with clarity, presence, and confidence—especially in high-pressure situations such as interviews, presentations, and public speaking.
What I Wish I Knew: A Panel on Transitioning to University
Thursday, June 25 | 7 PM ET
Wondering what the transition from high school to university is really like? Join us for a candid conversation with current university students as they share what surprised them, what challenged them, and what helped them thrive in their first year.
PANELISTS
Victoria (McGill) and Alex (Brown)
HOST
Teo Salgado
Principal Consultant, VerveSmith
Teo offers insight gained through more than 20 years of experience in admissions, academic counseling, and alumni relations at the University of Toronto and Western University. In 2015, Teo founded VerveSmith, a multi-consultant practice in Toronto serving students crossing borders. A graduate of the University of Toronto and McGill University, he also completed a Graduate Certificate in College Counseling at the University of California, Los Angeles. Teo is committed to professional development and community service. He is Co-chair of the National Association for College Admission Counseling IEC Special Interest Group, member of the professional development committee of the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), and Past Chair of the Global Committee of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).
MORE INFORMATION
Teo Salgado
teo.salgado@vervesmith.com
+1 416 474 9724
