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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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This Week at Options: SFU & UVic Deadlines

Elyse Economides

It's the last week before the SFU and UVic deadlines for BC high school students! Our writing coaches are available to meet with students for a final review of their…

This Week at Options: English Essentials

Elyse Economides

Here is what's happening at Options Solutions this week: Saturday, February 20th (South Surrey) Join us for English Essentials, a series of workshops designed to demystify the writing process,…

This Week at Options: English Essentials

Elyse Economides

Here is what's happening at Options Solutions this week: Saturday, February 13th (West Vancouver) Join us for English Essentials, a series of workshops designed to demystify the writing process,…

This Week at Options: Course Planning 101 & English Essentials

Elyse Economides

Here is what's happening at Options Solutions this week: Thursday, February 4th (South Granville) Join us for Course Planning 101 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. The 2-hour session…

2016-2017 Common Application Prompts Announced

Elyse Economides

The Common Application has released the prompts for the 2016-2017 application cycle, and they will be the same as the essay prompts from the 2015-2016 application cycle. The confirmed…

Questions about Course Selection for the 2016-2017 School Year? Take Course Planning 101!

Elyse Economides

Do you want to ensure your student is registered for the required courses to apply to a specific post-secondary school or program? Or, do you want to ensure…

Master Effective Communication with our English Essentials Series

Elyse Economides

Communicating effectively is one of the most important skills for success in school and in the work place, yet many students feel that mastery is out of their…

Register Now for January Provincial Prep!

Elyse Economides

The January provincial exam dates are approaching quickly, but there's still time for students to prepare! Our January programs will take place at the South Surrey office, and…

Video Interview Workshop

Elyse Economides

The 2.5-hour Video Interview Workshop prepares students for the video interview components of university applications, such as those required by the commerce programs at UBC, University of Toronto…

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