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 to life.
This 2010-2011 cycle, students were accepted to over 170 universities, colleges and professional Canadian and international institutions, and they accrued approximately four million dollars in scholarships (and the number continues to grow this summer). The variety of their success is striking. We had one student accomplish her GED and another be accepted to a prestigious culinary school. Two students were accepted to directly enter medical school in the United Kingdom, and over ten received early decision entry into their first choice US institution. Options’ students will attend 61 of the 93 Canadian universities (we really do believe in finding the perfect fit)! We have enjoyed our role in helping each student reach their individual goals, and we found our new Strong Interest Inventory to be a great addition to the career exploration process this year.
Additionally, as this is our eighth year in business, many past clients have returned seeking new services on their quests to graduate and professional programs. This has been particularly rewarding as we have had an opportunity to re-connect with these students and acquire their valuable first-hand feedback. Finally, our Writing Workshop Series received excellent praise this year as not only valuable for the application process, but also as a skill that will be a foundational necessity at university.
Please share your stories with us over the next school year and keep us updated on your incredible journeys. We, at Options Solutions, are honoured to have been a part of them, and we look forward to following your progress.
