BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Options Solutions Educational Consultants - ECPv6.0.12//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Options Solutions Educational Consultants
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Options Solutions Educational Consultants
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Vancouver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250606T003005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T003005Z
UID:15704-1763215200-1763226000@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-11-15-2025/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250607T171028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T171028Z
UID:15728-1763197200-1763208000@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-11-15-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250607T170534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T170534Z
UID:15724-1763136000-1763143200@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-11-14-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251113T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250607T235143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T235143Z
UID:15759-1763049600-1763056800@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-11-13-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250606T002738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T002738Z
UID:15705-1762610400-1762621200@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-11-8-2025/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250607T171257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T171257Z
UID:15731-1762592400-1762603200@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-11-8-2025/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250606T002615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T002615Z
UID:15706-1762363800-1762374600@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-11-5-2025/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251103T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251103T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250607T234752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T234752Z
UID:15751-1762185600-1762192800@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-11-3-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250606T002526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T002526Z
UID:15707-1762005600-1762016400@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-11-1-2025/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250607T234406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T234406Z
UID:15742-1761987600-1761998400@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-11-1-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250607T170145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T170145Z
UID:15721-1761987600-1761998400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour session introduces students who are in 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. 
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/intro-to-canadian-supplement-writing-11-1-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250606T002436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T002436Z
UID:15708-1761382800-1761393600@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-10-25-2025/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250606T002333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T002333Z
UID:15697-1761314400-1761325200@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-10-24-2025/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250607T170929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T170929Z
UID:15727-1761300000-1761310800@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-10-24-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251023T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250607T234319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T234319Z
UID:15741-1761235200-1761246000@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-10-23-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250606T002239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T002239Z
UID:15698-1760796000-1760806800@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-10-18-2025/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250607T171213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T171213Z
UID:15730-1760778000-1760788800@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-10-18-2025/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251016T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250607T234236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T234236Z
UID:15740-1760630400-1760641200@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-10-16-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251014T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250606T002153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T002153Z
UID:15699-1760463000-1760473800@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-10-14-2025/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250606T002112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T002112Z
UID:15700-1760191200-1760202000@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-10-11-2025/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250916T224503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T224503Z
UID:16106-1760173200-1760184000@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-10-11-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250607T170850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T170850Z
UID:15726-1760173200-1760184000@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-10-11-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250606T002030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T235846Z
UID:15701-1759946400-1759957200@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-10-8-2025/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250606T001940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T001940Z
UID:15702-1759568400-1759579200@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-10-4-2025/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250312T210349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T210349Z
UID:15273-1758963600-1758974400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing - Business Specific
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 time and enter grade 12 with more clarity and direction.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/intro-to-canadian-supplement-writing-business-specific-9-27-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250312T221001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T221001Z
UID:15325-1758362400-1758373200@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-9-20-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250307T222002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T222002Z
UID:15253-1757757600-1757764800@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:University Executive Functioning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The transition from high school to university can be challenging. This interactive course is designed to arm students with the knowledge and reference material required for post-secondary success. The three-hour workshop is instructional as well as practical; students will set achievable goals and create a variety of supplementary schedules. They will also review work and recreation balance\, time-management strategies\, and test-taking skills. This workshop is scheduled to get students organized before their first round of mid-term exams and assignments. \n\n\nTopics will include: \n\nGoal setting Important deadlines\nReview of post-secondary course expectations and online portals\nDaily schedules\nExam-study schedules\nGeneral term weekly schedules\nStrategies for managing procrastination\nHow to study efficiently\, save time\, and do well academically\n\n\nThis is meant to be a Step Two to How to Rock First Semester\, but all students are welcome. \n\n\nPlease bring your course syllabi\, list of deadlines and due dates\, and school academic schedule to the workshop.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/university-executive-functioning-workshop-9-13-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250312T210301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T210301Z
UID:15272-1757754000-1757764800@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour session introduces students who are in 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 time and enter grade 12 with more clarity and direction.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/intro-to-canadian-supplement-writing-9-13-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250307T221457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T221457Z
UID:15242-1757239200-1757264400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Canadian Admissions Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:This one-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. \nTopics will include:  \n\nComprehensive overview of the Canadian admissions process \nIntroduction to university or college – choosing a major\, minor\, or concentration \nFinding a field of study & matching a field of study to the best post-secondary options \nExploration of the curriculum covered in expected major \nFactors to consider when choosing a university (location\, size\, class size\, access to services\, etc.) \nIntroduction to essay writing and supplement applications \nExtra-curricular summary \nGenerating individualized timelines \nGrade 12 academic goal setting\n\nPlease note\, this session runs from 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm (there is a one hour break from 1pm to 2pm).
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-admissions-boot-camp-9-7-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154438
CREATED:20250307T221745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T154208Z
UID:15251-1757152800-1757160000@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Back to School Study Skills
DESCRIPTION:This intensive study skills session is designed to help students be academically prepared for their educational futures. \nThe session is an instructional as well as practical\, hands-on work session. It is offered at the start of the school term to help students thrive. Students will leave the workshop armed with the knowledge\, skills\, strategies\, and reference material required to prepare them for academic success. They will also leave the workshop with a concrete understanding of their own executive functioning strengths and weaknesses and with an individualized plan to help them succeed in academic environments.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/back-to-school-study-skills-9-6-2025/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:workshop
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR