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Founder's Feature - June 2026 Edition

By Melinda Giampietro

Throughout the academic year, Melinda Giampietro, Options Founder/President, will share some of her favourite things in her monthly Founder's Feature. Melinda loves reading, data, research, and following academic…

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Common Application Changes for Fall 2013

Elyse Economides

The most surprising news from NACAC concerns a significant change to the Common Application, the online undergraduate admission application used by students to apply to nearly 500 different…

Options Solutions to Visit Fraser Heights Secondary

Elyse Economides

On Wednesday, October 24, from 6:30 – 9:00 PM, Options Solutions president Melinda Giampietro and consultant Edwin Liew will partner with the Fraser Heights PAC to lead a…

Options Solutions to Visit Steveston-London Secondary

Elyse Economides

Options Solutions’ consultant Edwin Liew will be giving a presentation at Steveston-London Secondary School in Richmond on US admissions, the SAT test and the Common Application process on…

Options Solutions Guest Student Blogger – Debating Your Decision

Elyse Economides

You’re one month in. You’re starting to find a nice group of friends; you’re getting a hang of the academics; living away from home isn’t so scary. However,…

PSAT: Are You Registered?

Elyse Economides

The Preliminary SAT or PSAT is a test similar to the SAT that gives prospective applicants to US universities practical experience in applying critical reading, mathematical reasoning and…

SAT Math I and II Subject Tests: What is the Difference?

Elyse Economides

The SAT Math Level 1 (Math I) and Math Level 2 (Math II) Subject Tests are taken by applicants to US universities and colleges to showcase their strength,…

UBC: Update on Entrance Scholarships

Elyse Economides

In the past, to be considered for the UBC Major Entrance Scholarships (MES), Canadian students have been required to apply for the scholarships separately from applying for admission.…

Options Solutions Guest Student Blogger – What’s a Salad Bar?

Elyse Economides

Tater tots. Calzones. Perogies. Bacon. Kraft Dinner. Bacon. White cheddar Kraft Dinner. Bacon. Perogie meat lovers pizza. Chicken strips. Did I mention bacon? Eating well at university is…

Viva Voce – Free Information Session

Elyse Economides

Viva Voce Speech Arts Studio encourages students of all ages to find their voices and communicate confidently. Founder of Viva Voce, Camilla Burgess will be hosting a free…

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