US Admissions Bootcamp
Virtual Format OnlineThis 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 in July. Students will leave the July boot camp with a solid start to the Common Application and
ACT/SAT Mock Exams and Debriefs
Virtual Format OnlineJoin us for a 4-hour exam, exam marking (including customized essay 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 and SAT exams.
English 101 Workshop
Virtual Format OnlineThese weekly two-hour workshops are designed to give students in grades 9-11 ongoing English and writing support, so they don’t lose their momentum due to online learning. Students will learn essential skills to improve their writing and build on these fundamentals each week to become more confident and better equipped to deal with any writing
How to Rock Your First Semester Workshop
Virtual Format OnlineThese intensive study skills sessions are designed to help students be academically prepared for both in-person and online educational models. 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
Intro to University Level Writing
Virtual Format OnlineGrade 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
ACT/SAT Mock Exams and Debriefs
Virtual Format OnlineJoin us for a 4-hour exam, exam marking (including customized essay 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 and SAT exams.
Pre-Calculus 11 Bootcamp
Virtual Format OnlineThis boot camp is a one-week course introducing the concepts of Pre-Calculus 11 for students entering grade 11 math (this course is preparatory and not for credit). Materials provided during the session, including course notes, assignments, homework, and a final exam, will function as resources for students during the week, as well as resources students
Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing Workshop
Virtual Format OnlineThis three-hour session introduces students to 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 (e.g. UBC, Queen's, Western). During this presentation, session leaders will also provide writing and time management strategies and sample essays from previous
Core Test Skills
Virtual Format OnlineThese intensive sessions focus on helping students master the ACT or SAT exam. Topics will cover every portion of the test, including test-taking strategies, time management tips, and crossover skills for the ACT/SAT exam. Materials will be provided. How is test prep at Options different? Test prep at Options is unique because it combines test
English 101 Workshop
Virtual Format OnlineThese weekly two-hour workshops are designed to give students in grades 9-11 ongoing English and writing support, so they don’t lose their momentum due to online learning. Students will learn essential skills to improve their writing and build on these fundamentals each week to become more confident and better equipped to deal with any writing