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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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SAT Essay Tips: Grammar & Form

Elyse Economides

When writing the SAT essay, paying close attention to grammar and form will help you convey your thesis clearly and get your content message across without any ambiguity.…

Vancouver Sun Article

Elyse Economides

Founder and president of Options Solutions and pioneer in the educational consulting field, Melinda Giampietro was the focus of a Vancouver Sun article addressing the successes and struggles…

Why Waterloo

Elyse Economides

At a recent University of Waterloo counsellor’s event in Burnaby, Edwin Liew from Options met with the Waterloo undergraduate recruitment team to learn more about how their programs…

SAT Tips: The Essay (Part 2)

Elyse Economides

When writing the SAT Essay, it is best to choose a standpoint and focus on it. In the short 25 minutes, you will need to whip up a…

UVic Update: What happens after you apply?

Elyse Economides

At a recent UVic Spring Counsellor’s meeting, Edwin Liew from Options Solutions found out some key information on the follow-up process after applying to UVic for Fall 2012…

SAT Tips: The Essay (Part 1)

Elyse Economides

Taking the SAT practice test for the first time not only gives you a first encounter with the content and rigour of the critical reading, math and essay writing…

Study and Go Abroad Fair at the Vancouver Convention Centre

Elyse Economides

Interested in working, studying or volunteering abroad, considering a gap year or just looking for an exciting summer adventure? Join Options Solutions at Canada’s largest international university expo…

Options Solutions Guest Student Blogger – Talking to Your Profs, Just Do It, Already!

Elyse Economides

The first time I visited one of my professors’ office hours was in second year. He was superbly intimidating. Not only was he one of the most eloquent…

Options Solutions Guest Student Blogger – Don’t Do Drugs, Kids

Elyse Economides

The night before my second year Political Theory exam, five peers and I study in a deserted classroom. Britt, a good friend of mine, joins us at 1…

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