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SUMMARY:Essay Essentials
DESCRIPTION:This three-day boot camp is designed to give current grade 8\, 9\, and 10 students a solid understanding of English grammar\, writing conventions\, and essay basics\, so they can approach essay writing with the knowledge and skills necessary for success. Students will learn the essentials to writing expert argumentative essays\, the most common essay genre they will write in high school. \nThis session will be a great way to hone students’ writing skills. 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 10 and 12. \nThis boot camp will cover: \n\nActive reading\nEssay planning\nThesis construction\nUsage of evidence\nMLA citations\nTargeted editing
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/essay-essentials-1-3-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
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UID:13969-1735812000-1735822800@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Essay Essentials
DESCRIPTION:This three-day boot camp is designed to give current grade 8\, 9\, and 10 students a solid understanding of English grammar\, writing conventions\, and essay basics\, so they can approach essay writing with the knowledge and skills necessary for success. Students will learn the essentials to writing expert argumentative essays\, the most common essay genre they will write in high school. \nThis session will be a great way to hone students’ writing skills. 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 10 and 12. \nThis boot camp will cover: \n\nActive reading\nEssay planning\nThesis construction\nUsage of evidence\nMLA citations\nTargeted editing
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/essay-essentials-1-2-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241214T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T214431Z
UID:13893-1734166800-1734177600@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Writing for Applications
DESCRIPTION:These sessions aim to help students complete the supplemental writing portions of their post-secondary and scholarship applications. \nWriting Workshop allows students to work on the written portions of their US\, UK\, and Canadian applications (and scholarship applications\,\ntoo!) in an oversighted and productive environment. Students are able to receive assistance in all parts of the writing process: brainstorming\, drafting\, editing and finalizing their work. We accommodate students working on a variety of projects all in the same session\, and our writing coaches work personally with students on their unique pieces. \n\nStudents should have handy their list of universities and programs they are applying to for this session.\nIf you are in person\, please bring a laptop. All students need a Google account to access Google Drive and Google Classroom.\nWe strongly encourage all students to attend an Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing Workshop before attending a Supplement Writing Workshop.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/writing-for-applications-12-14-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241212T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240723T182141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T182205Z
UID:14000-1734019200-1734026400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Casper Prep Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Casper exam is a situational judgement test that is typically used by nursing and medical school programs to determine behavioural tendencies of their applicants. \nThis two-hour session prepares students for the typed response section and the video response section of the Casper exam. During the session\, students will review the format of the Casper exam and determine the qualities that schools are looking for in their responses. They will then practice both written and verbal responses and be given feedback regarding their responses. \nThe workshop will cover topics such as: \n\nthe format of the Casper exam\ntypical questions and possible response structures\ntips on answering both written and spoken prompts\npractice with timed questions both verbally and written\n\nWritten feedback will be provided after the workshop.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/casper-prep-workshop-12-12-24/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240716T214743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T214743Z
UID:13940-1733565600-1733576400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Video Interview Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications. \nThe 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. \nThe workshop covers topics such as: \n\nbody language and appearance\ntechnical set-up\ncoping strategies for nerves\ntips on answering prompts
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-workshop-12-7-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240715T174242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T174242Z
UID:13918-1732370400-1732381200@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Canadian Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The application process can be complicated and confusing.\nThese sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way. \nPlease bring to each session: \n\nA laptop computer\nYour finalized list of post-secondary schools and programs\nYour PEN (personal education number)\nYour SIN (social insurance number)\nCredit card information: number\, expiration date & security code (for submission fees)\nA list of your courses and grades (grades 11 & 12)
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-11-23-2024/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240716T214602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T214602Z
UID:13941-1732356000-1732366800@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Video Interview Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications. \nThe 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. \nThe workshop covers topics such as: \n\nbody language and appearance\ntechnical set-up\ncoping strategies for nerves\ntips on answering prompts
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-workshop-11-23-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240711T214125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T214125Z
UID:13894-1732352400-1732363200@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Writing for Applications
DESCRIPTION:These sessions aim to help students complete the supplemental writing portions of their post-secondary and scholarship applications. \nWriting Workshop allows students to work on the written portions of their US\, UK\, and Canadian applications (and scholarship applications\,\ntoo!) in an oversighted and productive environment. Students are able to receive assistance in all parts of the writing process: brainstorming\, drafting\, editing and finalizing their work. We accommodate students working on a variety of projects all in the same session\, and our writing coaches work personally with students on their unique pieces. \n\nStudents should have handy their list of universities and programs they are applying to for this session.\nIf you are in person\, please bring a laptop. All students need a Google account to access Google Drive and Google Classroom.\nWe strongly encourage all students to attend an Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing Workshop before attending a Supplement Writing Workshop.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/writing-for-applications-11-23-2024/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241120T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241120T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240715T215452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T215452Z
UID:13947-1732118400-1732125600@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Video Interview Follow Up - Business
DESCRIPTION:These sessions are designed for students who have already attended the Video Interview Workshop.\nThe business specific session will build on the general Video Interview Workshop\, and provide more in-depth strategies and practice for questions asked by business programs. \nThe business-specific workshop covers topics such as: \n\nthe most important qualities to foreground when answering experiential questions\nanswering opinion-based questions\nanswering questions on difficult topics\ndiscussing the evolution of your interest in business and your interest in a particular program
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-follow-up-business-11-20-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240711T213630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T213752Z
UID:13895-1732035600-1732046400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Writing for Applications
DESCRIPTION:These sessions aim to help students complete the supplemental writing portions of their post-secondary and scholarship applications. \nWriting Workshop allows students to work on the written portions of their US\, UK\, and Canadian applications (and scholarship applications\,\ntoo!) in an oversighted and productive environment. Students are able to receive assistance in all parts of the writing process: brainstorming\, drafting\, editing and finalizing their work. We accommodate students working on a variety of projects all in the same session\, and our writing coaches work personally with students on their unique pieces. \n\nStudents should have handy their list of universities and programs they are applying to for this session.\nIf you are in person\, please bring a laptop. All students need a Google account to access Google Drive and Google Classroom.\nWe strongly encourage all students to attend an Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing Workshop before attending a Supplement Writing Workshop.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/writing-for-applications-11-19-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240712T213452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T213452Z
UID:13919-1731747600-1731758400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Canadian Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The application process can be complicated and confusing.\nThese sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way. \nPlease bring to each session: \n\nA laptop computer\nYour finalized list of post-secondary schools and programs\nYour PEN (personal education number)\nYour SIN (social insurance number)\nCredit card information: number\, expiration date & security code (for submission fees)\nA list of your courses and grades (grades 11 & 12)
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-11-16-2024/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241112T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240716T212325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T212325Z
UID:13945-1731427200-1731434400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Video Interview Follow Up - Engineering
DESCRIPTION:These sessions are designed for students who have already attended the Video Interview Workshop.\nThe engineering specific sessions will build on the general Video Interview Workshop\, and provide more in-depth strategies and practice for questions asked by engineering programs. \nThe engineering-specific workshop covers topics such as: \n\nthe most important qualities to foreground when answering experiential questions\nanswering problem-solving questions\nanswering questions asking you to choose between options\nfeeling confident discussing math and science courses\ndiscussing the evolution of your interest in engineering and your interest in a particular program
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-follow-up-engineering-11-12-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240712T212700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T212700Z
UID:13920-1731160800-1731171600@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Canadian Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The application process can be complicated and confusing.\nThese sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way. \nPlease bring to each session: \n\nA laptop computer\nYour finalized list of post-secondary schools and programs\nYour PEN (personal education number)\nYour SIN (social insurance number)\nCredit card information: number\, expiration date & security code (for submission fees)\nA list of your courses and grades (grades 11 & 12)
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-11-9-2024/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240711T213458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T213458Z
UID:13896-1731142800-1731153600@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Writing for Applications
DESCRIPTION:These sessions aim to help students complete the supplemental writing portions of their post-secondary and scholarship applications. \nWriting Workshop allows students to work on the written portions of their US\, UK\, and Canadian applications (and scholarship applications\,\ntoo!) in an oversighted and productive environment. Students are able to receive assistance in all parts of the writing process: brainstorming\, drafting\, editing and finalizing their work. We accommodate students working on a variety of projects all in the same session\, and our writing coaches work personally with students on their unique pieces. \n\nStudents should have handy their list of universities and programs they are applying to for this session.\nIf you are in person\, please bring a laptop. All students need a Google account to access Google Drive and Google Classroom.\nWe strongly encourage all students to attend an Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing Workshop before attending a Supplement Writing Workshop.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/writing-for-applications-11-9-2024/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240712T212428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T212428Z
UID:13921-1730827800-1730838600@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Canadian Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The application process can be complicated and confusing.\nThese sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way. \nPlease bring to each session: \n\nA laptop computer\nYour finalized list of post-secondary schools and programs\nYour PEN (personal education number)\nYour SIN (social insurance number)\nCredit card information: number\, expiration date & security code (for submission fees)\nA list of your courses and grades (grades 11 & 12)
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-11-5-2024/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240716T200050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T182300Z
UID:13948-1730736000-1730743200@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Video Interview Follow Up - Business
DESCRIPTION:These sessions are designed for students who have already attended the Video Interview Workshop.\nThe business specific session will build on the general Video Interview Workshop\, and provide more in-depth strategies and practice for questions asked by business programs. \nThe business-specific workshop covers topics such as: \n\nthe most important qualities to foreground when answering experiential questions\nanswering opinion-based questions\nanswering questions on difficult topics\ndiscussing the evolution of your interest in business and your interest in a particular program
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-follow-up-business-11-4-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240716T213207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T213207Z
UID:13942-1730541600-1730552400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Video Interview Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications. \nThe 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. \nThe workshop covers topics such as: \n\nbody language and appearance\ntechnical set-up\ncoping strategies for nerves\ntips on answering prompts
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-workshop-11-2-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240711T213355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T213355Z
UID:13897-1730538000-1730548800@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Writing for Applications
DESCRIPTION:These sessions aim to help students complete the supplemental writing portions of their post-secondary and scholarship applications. \nWriting Workshop allows students to work on the written portions of their US\, UK\, and Canadian applications (and scholarship applications\,\ntoo!) in an oversighted and productive environment. Students are able to receive assistance in all parts of the writing process: brainstorming\, drafting\, editing and finalizing their work. We accommodate students working on a variety of projects all in the same session\, and our writing coaches work personally with students on their unique pieces. \n\nStudents should have handy their list of universities and programs they are applying to for this session.\nIf you are in person\, please bring a laptop. All students need a Google account to access Google Drive and Google Classroom.\nWe strongly encourage all students to attend an Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing Workshop before attending a Supplement Writing Workshop.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/writing-for-applications-11-2-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240712T212157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T212157Z
UID:13922-1729933200-1729944000@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Canadian Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The application process can be complicated and confusing.\nThese sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way. \nPlease bring to each session: \n\nA laptop computer\nYour finalized list of post-secondary schools and programs\nYour PEN (personal education number)\nYour SIN (social insurance number)\nCredit card information: number\, expiration date & security code (for submission fees)\nA list of your courses and grades (grades 11 & 12)
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-10-26-2024/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240712T212013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T212013Z
UID:13923-1729864800-1729875600@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Canadian Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The application process can be complicated and confusing.\nThese sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way. \nPlease bring to each session: \n\nA laptop computer\nYour finalized list of post-secondary schools and programs\nYour PEN (personal education number)\nYour SIN (social insurance number)\nCredit card information: number\, expiration date & security code (for submission fees)\nA list of your courses and grades (grades 11 & 12)
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-10-25-2024/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240711T213235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T213235Z
UID:13898-1729850400-1729861200@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Writing for Applications
DESCRIPTION:These sessions aim to help students complete the supplemental writing portions of their post-secondary and scholarship applications. \nWriting Workshop allows students to work on the written portions of their US\, UK\, and Canadian applications (and scholarship applications\,\ntoo!) in an oversighted and productive environment. Students are able to receive assistance in all parts of the writing process: brainstorming\, drafting\, editing and finalizing their work. We accommodate students working on a variety of projects all in the same session\, and our writing coaches work personally with students on their unique pieces. \n\nStudents should have handy their list of universities and programs they are applying to for this session.\nIf you are in person\, please bring a laptop. All students need a Google account to access Google Drive and Google Classroom.\nWe strongly encourage all students to attend an Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing Workshop before attending a Supplement Writing Workshop.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/writing-for-applications-10-25-2024/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240716T213032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T213032Z
UID:13943-1729785600-1729796400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Video Interview Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications. \nThe 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. \nThe workshop covers topics such as: \n\nbody language and appearance\ntechnical set-up\ncoping strategies for nerves\ntips on answering prompts
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-workshop-10-24-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241023T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240711T220547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T220547Z
UID:13916-1729702800-1729713600@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Intro to Supplement Writing
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour session introduces students who are entering grade 12 to the writing components for Canadian applications. \nThe 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. \nBeginning the application process early will give students the opportunity to make the most productive use of their summer and enter grade 12 with more clarity and direction.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/intro-to-supplement-writing-10-23-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240924T230355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T230413Z
UID:14229-1729526400-1729533600@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Casper Prep Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Casper exam is a situational judgement test that is typically used by nursing and medical school programs to determine behavioural tendencies of their applicants. \nThis two-hour session prepares students for the typed response section and the video response section of the Casper exam. During the session\, students will review the format of the Casper exam and determine the qualities that schools are looking for in their responses. They will then practice both written and verbal responses and be given feedback regarding their responses. \nThe workshop will cover topics such as: \n\nthe format of the Casper exam\ntypical questions and possible response structures\ntips on answering both written and spoken prompts\npractice with timed questions both verbally and written\n\nWritten feedback will be provided after the workshop.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/casper-prep-workshop-10-21/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240711T213114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T213114Z
UID:13899-1729328400-1729339200@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Writing for Applications
DESCRIPTION:These sessions aim to help students complete the supplemental writing portions of their post-secondary and scholarship applications. \nWriting Workshop allows students to work on the written portions of their US\, UK\, and Canadian applications (and scholarship applications\,\ntoo!) in an oversighted and productive environment. Students are able to receive assistance in all parts of the writing process: brainstorming\, drafting\, editing and finalizing their work. We accommodate students working on a variety of projects all in the same session\, and our writing coaches work personally with students on their unique pieces. \n\nStudents should have handy their list of universities and programs they are applying to for this session.\nIf you are in person\, please bring a laptop. All students need a Google account to access Google Drive and Google Classroom.\nWe strongly encourage all students to attend an Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing Workshop before attending a Supplement Writing Workshop.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/writing-for-applications-10-19-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240716T212918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T212918Z
UID:13944-1729180800-1729191600@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Video Interview Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications. \nThe 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. \nThe workshop covers topics such as: \n\nbody language and appearance\ntechnical set-up\ncoping strategies for nerves\ntips on answering prompts
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-workshop-10-17-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240712T211632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T211632Z
UID:13924-1729013400-1729024200@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Canadian Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The application process can be complicated and confusing.\nThese sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way. \nPlease bring to each session: \n\nA laptop computer\nYour finalized list of post-secondary schools and programs\nYour PEN (personal education number)\nYour SIN (social insurance number)\nCredit card information: number\, expiration date & security code (for submission fees)\nA list of your courses and grades (grades 11 & 12)
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-10-15-2024/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240712T211438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T211438Z
UID:13925-1728741600-1728752400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Canadian Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The application process can be complicated and confusing.\nThese sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way. \nPlease bring to each session: \n\nA laptop computer\nYour finalized list of post-secondary schools and programs\nYour PEN (personal education number)\nYour SIN (social insurance number)\nCredit card information: number\, expiration date & security code (for submission fees)\nA list of your courses and grades (grades 11 & 12)
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-10-12-2024/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240711T212859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T212859Z
UID:13900-1728723600-1728734400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Writing for Applications
DESCRIPTION:These sessions aim to help students complete the supplemental writing portions of their post-secondary and scholarship applications. \nWriting Workshop allows students to work on the written portions of their US\, UK\, and Canadian applications (and scholarship applications\,\ntoo!) in an oversighted and productive environment. Students are able to receive assistance in all parts of the writing process: brainstorming\, drafting\, editing and finalizing their work. We accommodate students working on a variety of projects all in the same session\, and our writing coaches work personally with students on their unique pieces. \n\nStudents should have handy their list of universities and programs they are applying to for this session.\nIf you are in person\, please bring a laptop. All students need a Google account to access Google Drive and Google Classroom.\nWe strongly encourage all students to attend an Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing Workshop before attending a Supplement Writing Workshop.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/writing-for-applications-10-12-2024/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T004034
CREATED:20240712T211244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T211244Z
UID:13926-1728495000-1728505800@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Canadian Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The application process can be complicated and confusing.\nThese sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way. \nPlease bring to each session: \n\nA laptop computer\nYour finalized list of post-secondary schools and programs\nYour PEN (personal education number)\nYour SIN (social insurance number)\nCredit card information: number\, expiration date & security code (for submission fees)\nA list of your courses and grades (grades 11 & 12)
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-10-9-2024/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
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