Spring SAT and ACT Prep

SAT/ACT prep at Options Solutions is geared towards the May and June exam dates. The prep at Options Solutions is focused on two areas: test taking skills and curriculum development. The first area focuses on understanding the exam in order to gain tools and strategies to “beat” it. This arena also focuses on developing test taking strategies and critical thinking skills. The second focus is on learning the content that is assessed on each exam; such as math concepts, grammar rules, and vocabulary.

Critical Thinking: A University Course for Grade 11s

Get a jump on your university education this upcoming summer.

What’s New at Canadian Post Secondary Institutions?

On Friday, November 23rd the Options Solutions team attended the 2009 Canadian Universities Event. Following is some interesting and updated information

Our First Writing Workshop

On September 19, our first Writing Workshop of the year, Options’ students began the work of writing for university applications. As we guide you through this process, our goal is for you to submit fantastic essays and short answers to the universities of your dreams—but because we know you’ll have to write once you get there, we also want to do whatever we can to improve your writing skills.

University Information Sessions at Options Solutions

Options Solutions wants to welcome students and parents to the following university presentations. They are a great way for families to interact with the admissions recruiters from each school in a more intimate setting; we encourage the whole family to attend.

What GRADE 12s should be thinking about in October?

Now that the back to school excitement has settled into routine, it is time for our clients to start filtering through their post-secondary options. In our office, October is academic value setting and research month for grade 12 Canadian bound students.

Early Decision vs. Early Action

With early deadlines hovering, it is important to consider the options carefully. Early decision is a binding agreement that requires a student to attend the university if accepted (unless they do not receive the financial aid they expect). Early action is non-binding and means a student applies early and hears early and is not bound to attend if accepted.

Canadian Reminders

Many Canadian universities have early deadlines for competitive programs. BE SURE TO DOUBLE CHECK ALL DEADLINES.

2009 NACAC Conference

I have just returned from the annual National Association for College Admission Counselling conference in Baltimore, Maryland, and I am very excited to share what I have learned. I attend this conference every year in order to keep current of trends in post-secondary education.

Welcome To Our Blog

The purpose of the blog is to explore ideas within education and to promote discourse about them. We plan to hit timely issues and hot topics, to dispel educational urban legends, and to have a bit of fun. We understand that navigating post-secondary choices can be cumbersome and overwhelming- we have instituted the blog to help. We will have guest bloggers (experts in various arenas of education), adolescent bloggers (those in the trenches), and others who have a valid opinion to add. We welcome your ideas for blog topics. Please feel free to submit them in the Suggest a Blog Section of the Home Page.

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