What to Expect In Grade 12 (Free Webinar)
2026-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual Format, Online
Thinking about the post-secondary application process? Join us for an informative and interactive presentation on navigating this journey! Our popular What to Expect in Grade 12 event will be hosted virtually through GoToWebinar.
Don’t miss out on your chance to learn more about ever-changing post-secondary trends and what to expect as a grade 12 family, facilitated by Melinda Giampietro and the Options Solutions team. Join us to hear from our panel of current grade 12 students who, having just completed the admission process, will share what they have learned first-hand.
Please note, registration is required. Register here for the March 4th Webinar.

Canadian Admissions Boot Camp
2026-03-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada
This three-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 major, minor, or concentration
Finding a field of study & matching a field of study to the best post-secondary options
Exploration of the curriculum covered in expected major
Factors to consider when choosing a university (location, size, class size, access to services, etc.)
Introduction to essay writing and supplement applications
Extra-curricular summary
Generating individualized timelines
Grade 12 academic goal setting

Canadian Admissions Boot Camp
2026-03-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Format, Online

Mastering the Essay
2026-03-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-25 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Format, Online
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 need to succeed, making their future English courses easier and more enjoyable.
Furthermore, active reading, planning, and essay writing skills are a great way to prepare for the Graduate Literacy Assessment (GLA), a new provincial exam for students in grades 12.

Understanding the US Admission Climate and Process (Free Webinar)
2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Format, Online
This presentation explores the widespread changes in the US college admission process. We will offer concrete steps and strategies for students to construct effective application lists and ways to navigate and stand out in this new environment. The presentation will also cover the application timeline from June 2026 to spring 2027.
Please note, registration is required. Register here for the April 15th Webinar.

Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing
2026-04-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Format, Online
This three-hour session introduces students who are in grade 11 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 from previous years’ successful applications. Students will then be given time to brainstorm and engage in practice writing exercises. Options Solutions writing coaches will give students one-on-one feedback on their drafts.

What to Expect In Grade 12 (Free Webinar)
2026-04-30 18:30 - 20:30
Thinking about the post-secondary application process? Join us for an informative and interactive presentation on navigating this journey! Our popular What to Expect in Grade 12 event will be hosted virtually through GoToWebinar.
Don’t miss out on your chance to learn more about ever-changing post-secondary trends and what to expect as a grade 12 family, facilitated by Melinda Giampietro and the Options Solutions team. Join us to hear from our panel of current grade 12 students who, having just completed the admission process, will share what they have learned first-hand.
Please note, registration is required. Register here for the April 30th Webinar.

Video Interview Workshop
2026-05-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Format, Online
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 to tackle some sample questions as a group. They will then practice in pairs and give each other feedback, as well as record their responses for analysis. Programs that require the video interview include Commerce at UBC, the University of Toronto, and York University, as well as Engineering at the University of Toronto and the University of Waterloo.
The workshop covers topics such as:

body language and appearance
technical set-up
coping strategies for nerves
tips on answering prompts

Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing
2026-05-23 09:00 - 12:00 | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada

Launching Your Post-Secondary Student: A Discussion for Parents (Free Webinar)
2026-05-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Format, Online
Join us virtually for an interactive discussion about what to expect as the parent of a new post-secondary student and how to set yourself and your student up for success when it comes to the first six weeks, communication, and dealing with unfamiliar situations.
Please note, registration is required. Register here for the May 27th Webinar.

UK Personal Statement Workshop
2026-06-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Format, Online
The Personal Statement is an essential part of UK university applications for all post-secondary programs. Creating a strong Personal Statement is the best way for students to demonstrate their passions, skills and suitability for all programs and especially for competitive programs such as Law, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine. The UK Personal Statement is written in a very different way than Canadian university application essays and this course will provide students with the knowledge and tools needed to be able to write a statement that stands out.
Topics will include:

The purpose of the Personal Statement
Examples of strong statements
Research guidance to understand the key attributes that individual courses are looking for within specific programs
Extra-curricular vs super-curricular activities and the role they play in the Personal Statement
Tools on how to write the statement with allocated student writing time. Students will receive individualized feedback on their writing.

US Admissions Boot Camp
2026-06-22 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-22 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-23 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-23 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-24 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-24 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-25 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Format, Online
This series of sessions will help students understand and tackle the US admissions process.
The goal of this boot camp is to relieve the stress students feel about the application process and to kick start the process. Students will leave the boot camp with a solid start to the Common Application. Students are encouraged to attend the full series, as each session will be unique and valuable.

How to Rock Your First Semester
2026-07-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Format, Online
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 of a course outline, and how to set goals and practice effective time management. Students will leave the workshop armed with the knowledge, skills, and strategies required to prepare them for academic success.

Preparing for University Application Essays
2026-07-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada
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 through brainstorming, reading a selection of prose and poetry, and receiving feedback on their written work. Throughout the course, students will write a personal narrative essay that responds to a reflective prompt. After this course, students will be well-prepared to write in the genre of essay required for university applications.

Canadian Admissions Boot Camp
2026-07-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Format, Online
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 major, minor, or concentration
Finding a field of study & matching a field of study to the best post-secondary options
Exploration of the curriculum covered in expected major
Factors to consider when choosing a university (location, size, class size, access to services, etc.)
Introduction to essay writing and supplement applications
Extra-curricular summary
Generating individualized timelines
Grade 12 academic goal setting
