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Founder's Feature - April 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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How Many Post-Secondary Institutions Should You Apply to?

Here at Options, we get this question a lot. Students and parents alike want to know what the right number of Canadian post-secondary institutions to apply to is,…

Canadian Universities Event (CUE)

Every fall, the Canadian Universities Event (CUE) connects students from British Columbia with Canadian universities from across the country. This year, CUE is going virtual, allowing students to…

Applying to University: How to Get Help

Elyse Economides

Applying to university can feel like playing a game where you don’t know all the rules. So, we’ve combined our years of knowledge and experience into a set…

How Parents Can Help with the Post-Secondary Process

Elyse Economides

As a parent, it can be tricky to determine how to help your child navigate the post-secondary application process. You don’t want to overstep, but you also don’t…

You’re Invited to a FREE Options Solutions Webinar!

While this webinar will focus on the current admission cycle, students from all grades and their families are welcome. Register for your spot here. In addition, Melinda Giampietro…

Research Paper? No Problem.

High school and university students, this is for you! The semester is newly upon us, but you may have already heard mention of research papers in your future.…

Making Friends in Your Online Classes

We're doing everything a little differently this semester. Classes are virtual, orientation events are happening online, and we're getting to know our new classmates a little differently, too.…

4 Steps to Writing a University Application Essay

Elyse Economides

Writing a university application essay is your chance to tell a school who you are beyond grades and extracurricular activities. While these components of your application demonstrate you're…

Poetry for New Beginnings

This week at Options, we are thinking about the ways in which poetry can inspire new beginnings. Whether you are embarking on another school year or opening a…

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