Q&A with Edwin Liew

Edwin Liew is the newest educational consultant to join the Options Solutions team. He is available to meet with clients at both of our West Vancouver and South Granville Street offices. If you would like to schedule an appointment with him, call us at (604) 922-8456 or send an email to info@optionssolutionsed.com 1) What led [...]

We’re Hiring

Options Solutions is looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented person who is interested in working for and growing with a fast-paced educational consultancy. The position contains a balance of marketing and administrative duties. Qualifications: Marketing Duties • Knowledge of the marketing management process. • Oversee long and short term marketing opportunities and strategies. • Complete marketing [...]

Sir Charles Tupper Presentation

Students today face an overwhelming number of adult decisions that will ultimately affect their educational and professional futures. Options Solutions’ very own Melinda Giampietro will be addressing these issues in a presentation at Sir Charles Tupper in Vancouver on October 6th at 7:00. This presentation is designed for students in grades 10 – 12 and their parents; however, it is [...]

Options Solutions Introduces Writing Drop Box

If you are currently an Options Solutions client, you can electronically submit application essays, supplements, scholarship essays, or other writing assignments for comprehensive writing feedback from one of our writing consultants. We give targeted feedback on style, structure, grammar, and include constructive comments to help you revise and improve your writing. Submit your work to [...]

Well Done Class of 2011

Congratulations to the Class of 2011! Before they head off to their new homes, we wanted to take this opportunity to congratulate the Class of 2011. It has been an exciting and inspiring year working with this particular group of grade 12 students. They have enriched our lives with their drive, spirit and authentic approach [...]

Summer Programs at Options Solutions

Now that we are well into August, believe it or not, it is time to start preparing for the 2011-2012 school year. Our summer boot camp series started this week!! Over the past few years, we have tried to identify summer offerings that act as a foundational basis to skills that are needed during the [...]

Major Myths – The Truth About Declaring Your Major

The question ‘what will you major in?’ sends many high school students into a panic. They are under the impression that they need to settle on a career path before they can select their first year courses. It is always a good idea to narrow down options, but by no means do students need to [...]

Provincial Exam Prep

Options Solutions wants to help students get prepared for grade 10 and grade 12 Provincial Exams. We will be hosting several Mock provincial exam sessions as well as instructional sessions in many areas. Students will complete a two-hour practice exam, followed by a one-hour debrief. The exam and its written components will be marked individually [...]

Final Exam Preparation Workshops

Options Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of our new Final Exam Preparation workshop. UBC English graduate, Nicky Darwin, will be instructing students on how to get organized, manage their time and ace their exams. These sessions will include two hours of instruction and one hour of hands-on time, where students can put their [...]

SAT Myths Debunked – By Emily Tracy

As a U.S. college graduate, I know all about the extra pressure of the dreaded SAT. There are several myths circulating about the SAT and I hope to dispel these myths and emphasize the importance of preparing for this important exam. Myth # 1: The SAT is a test of intelligence. If I am a [...]

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