Workshops & Group Sessions

The University of California application opens August 1 for Fall 2026 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

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

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 “Why Us” essay is an important and often misunderstood part of U.S. applications. This workshop will help students craft tailored, persuasive essays that demonstrate genuine alignment with specific institutional priorities at individual universities to help them stand out in the application pool and increase their chances of admission. This workshop will include a presentation

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. This 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

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

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