The ACT

If you are looking for an alternative to the SAT as a standardized test for admissions to a US university or college, the ACT (American College Test) would be your choice. A curriculum-based test similar to the SAT, the ACT also measures the high school student’s readiness for US universities, but assesses not three, but [...]

Factors in US Admissions: More than GPAs and SATs

If you’re thinking of applying to a university or college in the US, aside from facing higher tuition costs, you will be encountering a number of factors that have made gaining admission progressively harder each year. At the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Education Fair in downtown Vancouver last Saturday, December 3rd, Melinda Giampietro of Options Solutions identified and [...]

Post-Secondary Education Fair at S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

Options Solutions will be attending the Post-Secondary Education Fair on Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 9.30am to 2.30pm at S.U.C.C.E.S.S.  Our consultants, Melinda Giampietro and Edwin Liew, will be giving presentations on the following topics: 1)   The Common Application – US Admissions (10.30 – 11.15am) Overview of Common App sections Subjective and objective pieces: Essays vs [...]

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 [...]

Summer Programs at Options Solutions

As the summer weather is finally here in Vancouver, Options Solutions wanted to let you know about some of our exciting boot camps and summer sessions.

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.