Workshops & Group Sessions

Join us for a 4-hour exam, exam marking, and a 3-hour debrief. Each student is given a cover sheet to help them understand their successes and identify their areas needing improvement. In order to get an accurate estimate of a student’s abilities, we use only officially released ACT exams. Taking practice tests helps students prepare

These intensive study skills sessions are designed to help students be academically prepared for post-secondary. The sessions are instructional as well as practical, hands-on work sessions. We will explore organizational strategies and understand the resources available to post-secondary students. We will also address how to communicate with professors and teaching assistants, how to make use

This two-day intensive preparation will help students understand and tackle the Canadian admissions process. The goal of this boot camp is to relieve the stress students feel about the application process and to get a head start. Topics will include:  Comprehensive overview of the Canadian admissions process  Introduction to university or college – choosing a

This interactive workshop is geared towards preparing students to develop the fundamentals for university application responses and essays. Whereas Options’ other English programs focus on developing students’ technical writing skills, this three day course will help expand students’ ability to express their authentic voice through writing. Students will build confidence and develop their unique style

Grade 12 students heading to post-secondary programs in the social sciences, humanities, arts, sciences, and business will be expected to have the skills necessary to write at the university level next year. This course prepares students bound for post-secondary for the challenges of writing for different disciplines at the university level. It discusses strategies for

This three-hour session introduces students who are entering grade 12 to the writing components for Canadian applications. The session will include a presentation that outlines the typical essay and supplemental writing prompts required by major Canadian universities and programs. During this presentation, session leaders will also provide writing and time management strategies and sample essays

Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills over summer break? Options Solutions is here to help!  This interactive, fast-paced workshop is aimed at providing students with the theory and practice to succeed in their English studies at the grade 11 to 12 level. It will give students the skills and confidence they

The University of California application opens August 1 for Fall 2025 applications. Applicants to the University of California too often work hard on their essays but leave the personal, family and academic information and activity descriptions until too late – resulting in incomplete information and missed opportunities. Our discussions with UC admissions officers have affirmed

These intensive study skills sessions are designed to help students be academically prepared for post-secondary. The sessions are instructional as well as practical, hands-on work sessions. We will explore organizational strategies and understand the resources available to post-secondary students. We will also address how to communicate with professors and teaching assistants, how to make use

This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications. The session will include a presentation that outlines the main components of video interview requirements, as well as a practical guide for successfully completing those videos. During the session, students will learn how to answer typical interview questions and have the opportunity

Complete a full ACT exam at home and join us for a three-hour virtual debrief. Each student is given a cover sheet to help them understand their successes and their areas needing improvement. In order to get an accurate estimate of a student’s abilities, we use only officially released ACT and SAT exams. Taking practice

This two-day intensive preparation will help students understand and tackle the Canadian admissions process. The goal of this boot camp is to relieve the stress students feel about the application process and to get a head start. Topics will include:  Comprehensive overview of the Canadian admissions process  Introduction to university or college – choosing a

This four day workshop is designed to give students in grades 8-10 ongoing English and writing support, so they don’t lose their momentum. Students will learn essential skills to improve their writing and build on these fundamentals to become more confident and better equipped to deal with any writing task they may encounter throughout high

Whether you're looking for an opportunity to prep for business school or just want to learn more about the ever-changing business landscape... This 4-day interactive boot camp will introduce students to fundamental business skills and tools needed to succeed in the 21stcentury. Focusing on key areas in Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, and ‘Perfecting Your Pitch’,