Options Solutions Educational Consultants

ACT/SAT Prep 2019: Core Test Skills Sessions
2019-05-01 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada
Core test skills classes at Options Solutions allow students to prepare for the ACT and/or SAT exam(s) while also building essential academic skills. Students develop their abilities as active readers, learn fundamental grammar, and increase their understanding of essay structure. On-going classes prepare students for the ACT and/or SAT by teaching test structure and test-taking strategy. At the same time, students learn skills that translate into success at school in reading and writing.
Students can attend each session or pick and choose the sessions they need. Content is unique for each session and is never repeated. Each session is 2 hours in length. Sessions will be on Wednesdays from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at the South Granville office (3195 Granville St, Suite 203) from April to June. The schedule below highlights the focus of each session.

Wednesday, May 1 – Math
Wednesday, May 8 – Reading/Grammar/Writing
Wednesday, May 15 – Reading/Grammar/Writing
Wednesday, May 22 – Math
Wednesday, May 29 – Reading/Grammar/Writing
Wednesday, June 5 – Reading/Grammar/Writing

Write Well Workshops: Mastering the Essay + Graduation Literacy Assessment Prep Workshops
2019-05-04 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada
These ongoing prep sessions are designed to give current grade 10 and 11 students a solid understanding of English grammar, writing conventions, and essay basics so they can approach their Graduation Literacy Assessment with knowledge and skill. Sessions are scheduled monthly for February, April, and May, with additional dates to be added in the summer and fall. Students are encouraged to attend each month for maximum growth.

Provincial Prep - English 12 - Kick-Start Study Session
2019-05-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-05-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada
Options Solutions wants to help students get prepared for the English 12 Provincial Exam. These sessions cover all the skills you will need for successful studying and exam writing. We recommend students register for the full series of prep sessions to ensure they are familiar with each section of the exam.
Kick-Start Study Session: Start prep early with this helpful overview of the exam. Learn about the exam’s content and format, discover which literary terms appear most frequently, and come away with strategies to tackle the multiple-choice questions and essays.

Write Well Workshops: Mastering the Essay + Graduation Literacy Assessment Prep Workshops
2019-05-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada

Provincial Prep - English 12 - Kick-Start Study Session
2019-05-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada

Provincial Prep - English 12 - Mock Exam & Debrief Sessions
2019-05-11 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada
Options Solutions wants to help students get prepared for the English 12 Provincial Exam. These sessions cover all the skills you will need for successful studying and exam writing. We recommend students register for the full series of prep sessions to ensure they are familiar with each section of the exam.
Mock Provincial Exam Sessions: Students complete a three-hour practice exam, followed by a two-hour debrief of the marked multiple choice and the essay questions.
Debrief dates:

Tuesday, May 14th – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

OR

Thursday, May 16th – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Interview Prep & Resume Writing Workshop
2019-05-11 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada
This three-hour session aims to support students in their applications and interviews for jobs, co-op placements, and internships, with an emphasis on interview skills and effective resume writing. The presentation will cover all the steps of the job search, including the resume and cover letter. The session will include a presentation that outlines the main components of successful interviews, such as body language and appearance, coping strategies for nerves, and common questions and strategies for answering them.

ACT/SAT Prep 2018-2019: Full-Length Practice Exams and Debriefs
2019-05-20 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada
This option includes 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 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. This is the best “bang for your buck” prep wise, and the most crucial element of prep.
Debrief:
ACT – Friday, May 24 – 5:00 – 8:00 pm (West Vancouver)
SAT – Thursday, May 23 – 5:00 – 8:00 pm (West Vancouver)

Write Well Workshops: Mastering the Essay + Graduation Literacy Assessment Prep Workshops
2019-05-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | South Surrey Office, 15252 32 Ave, Suite 210, Surrey, BC, V3S 0R7, Canada

Provincial Prep - English 12 - Kick-Start Study Session
2019-05-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | South Surrey Office, 15252 32 Ave, Suite 210, Surrey, BC, V3S 0R7, Canada

Provincial Prep - English 12 - Mock Exam & Debrief Sessions
2019-06-01 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada
Options Solutions wants to help students get prepared for the English 12 Provincial Exam. These sessions cover all the skills you will need for successful studying and exam writing. We recommend students register for the full series of prep sessions to ensure they are familiar with each section of the exam.
Mock Provincial Exam Sessions: Students complete a three-hour practice exam, followed by a two-hour debrief of the marked multiple choice and the essay questions.
Debrief dates:

Friday, June 7th – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

OR

Saturday, June 8th – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

ACT/SAT Prep 2019: Weekend Prep Sessions
2019-06-01 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada
These weekend prep sessions are designed to deliver a concentration of exam prep. Each Saturday and Sunday is divided into two sessions from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 – 4:00 PM. The material used in weekend prep is different from any material used in previous prep sessions. Each Super Weekend is situated before an official ACT or SAT test date and is meant to be a focused weekend of study.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Math
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Science

Provincial Prep - English 12 - Mock Exam & Debrief Sessions
2019-06-01 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | South Surrey Office, 15252 32 Ave, Suite 210, Surrey, BC, V3S 0R7, Canada
Options Solutions wants to help students get prepared for the English 12 Provincial Exam. These sessions cover all the skills you will need for successful studying and exam writing. We recommend students register for the full series of prep sessions to ensure they are familiar with each section of the exam.
Mock Provincial Exam Sessions: Students complete a three-hour practice exam, followed by a two-hour debrief of the marked multiple choice and the essay questions.
Debrief date:

Thursday, June 6th – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

ACT/SAT Prep 2019: Weekend Prep Sessions
2019-06-02 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada
These weekend prep sessions are designed to deliver a concentration of exam prep. Each Saturday and Sunday is divided into two sessions from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 – 4:00 PM. The material used in weekend prep is different from any material used in previous prep sessions. Each Super Weekend is situated before an official ACT or SAT test date and is meant to be a focused weekend of study.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Essay/Reading
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – English/Grammar

Provincial Prep - English 12 - Mock Exam & Debrief Sessions
2019-06-08 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada
Options Solutions wants to help students get prepared for the English 12 Provincial Exam. These sessions cover all the skills you will need for successful studying and exam writing. We recommend students register for the full series of prep sessions to ensure they are familiar with each section of the exam.
Mock Provincial Exam Sessions: Students complete a three-hour practice exam, followed by a two-hour debrief of the marked multiple choice and the essay questions.
Debrief date:

Wednesday, June 12th – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Provincial Prep - English 12 - Super Study Sessions
2019-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Surrey Office, 15252 32 Ave, Suite 210, Surrey, BC, V3S 0R7, Canada
Options Solutions wants to help students get prepared for the English 12 Provincial Exam. These sessions cover all the skills you will need for successful studying and exam writing. We recommend students register for the full series of prep sessions to ensure they are familiar with each section of the exam.
Super Study Sessions: These in-depth study sessions cover each of the three sections of the exam. Most students should attend all three; advanced English students can target their weak areas. In each session, students will have opportunities to do hands-on practice and receive incisive feedback from the instructor.

Part A focuses on textual analysis and active reading, multiple-choice strategy, and the literary response.

Provincial Prep - English 12 - Super Study Sessions
2019-06-15 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada

Provincial Prep - English 12 - Super Study Sessions
2019-06-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada

Provincial Prep - English 12 - Condensed Study Sessions
2019-06-15 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada
Options Solutions wants to help students get prepared for the English 12 Provincial Exam. These sessions cover all the skills you will need for successful studying and exam writing. We recommend students register for the full series of prep sessions to ensure they are familiar with each section of the exam.
Condensed Study Sessions: A concentrated version of the three-part study sessions, scheduled the week before the June exam.

Provincial Prep - English 12 - Super Study Sessions
2019-06-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Surrey Office, 15252 32 Ave, Suite 210, Surrey, BC, V3S 0R7, Canada
Options Solutions wants to help students get prepared for the English 12 Provincial Exam. These sessions cover all the skills you will need for successful studying and exam writing. We recommend students register for the full series of prep sessions to ensure they are familiar with each section of the exam.
Super Study Sessions: These in-depth study sessions cover each of the three sections of the exam. Most students should attend all three; advanced English students can target their weak areas. In each session, students will have opportunities to do hands-on practice and receive incisive feedback from the instructor.

Part B tackles active reading, multiple-choice strategy, and the tricky synthesis essay.

Provincial Prep - English 12 - Super Study Sessions
2019-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada

Provincial Prep - English 12 - Super Study Sessions
2019-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada

Provincial Prep - English 12 - Super Study Sessions
2019-06-22 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada
Options Solutions wants to help students get prepared for the English 12 Provincial Exam. These sessions cover all the skills you will need for successful studying and exam writing. We recommend students register for the full series of prep sessions to ensure they are familiar with each section of the exam.
Super Study Sessions: These in-depth study sessions cover each of the three sections of the exam. Most students should attend all three; advanced English students can target their weak areas. In each session, students will have opportunities to do hands-on practice and receive incisive feedback from the instructor.

Part C guides the writing of the original composition, helping them craft compelling narratives or strong, well-supported argumentative essays.

Provincial Prep - English 12 - Super Study Sessions
2019-06-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Surrey Office, 15252 32 Ave, Suite 210, Surrey, BC, V3S 0R7, Canada

Provincial Prep - English 12 - Super Study Sessions
2019-06-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada

US Admissions Boot Camp
2019-06-25 16:00 - 2019-06-28 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm daily, except Friday, June 28th from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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 in June, continuing with group work sessions throughout the summer. Students will leave the June boot camp with a solid start to the Common Application and other applications. Students are encouraged to attend the full series, as each session will be unique and valuable. Please bring a laptop to each session and a list of US universities you plan to apply to. Topics will include:

Comprehensive overview and simulation of the US admissions process
Generating individualized timelines and accounts
The Common Application
Activities lists and data entry
Essay writing
University of California Personal Statements
Requesting Letters of Recommendation

Follow up work sessions:

Tuesday, July 30th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (South Granville office)
Wednesday, August 14th 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm (West Vancouver office)

Post-Secondary Send-Off Course
2019-07-03 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Vancouver) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada
Options educational consultants recommend this session to ALL students entering university in the fall! This session focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success from an academic and non-academic perspective. Topics include:
Before you get there:

Managing expectations
Handling the post-secondary bureaucracy
Where to go for what (ie. services available to you)

Academic:

Motivation to learn & how to be an independent learner
Understanding how to learn/active listening/the learning cycle
How to prepare for class & how to read and study from notes & textbooks
Goal setting & managing your time (i.e. How to construct an effective study plan)

Non-academic:

Finding a school/life balance
Handling everyday life situations
Being financially responsible
