Options Solutions Educational Consultants

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
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.

Provincial Prep - English 12 - Kick-Start Study Session
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 - Kick-Start Study Session
2019-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, 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, 2019-08-14 17:30 - 20:00 (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

Ready, Set, Write Boot Camp - Grades 8-10
2019-07-11 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Surrey Office, 15252 32 Ave, Suite 210, Surrey, BC, V3S 0R7, Canada
Time: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm weekly

Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills and get prepared for your English courses in the fall?
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 and 12 level. It will give students the skills and confidence they need to succeed, making their future English courses easier and more enjoyable.
Students will learn about:

Active reading, grammar, and punctuation
Argumentative essays
Literary essays
Research Essays
Narrative essays

Ready, Set, Write Boot Camp - Grades 8-10
2019-07-15 10:00 - 2019-07-19 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm daily

Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills and get prepared for your English courses in the fall?
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 and 12 level. It will give students the skills and confidence they need to succeed, making their future English courses easier and more enjoyable.
Students will learn about:

Active reading, grammar, and punctuation
Argumentative essays
Literary essays
Research Essays
Narrative essays

Intro to University Level Writing Workshop
2019-07-16 10:00 - 2019-07-17 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm daily
This course prepares university-bound students for the challenges of writing for different disciplines at the post-secondary level. The course will discuss strategies for successful research and writing in the university’s core areas of study: arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, and business. It will also feature a review of grammar essentials and provide opportunities for essay writing practice. Materials will be provided, but please bring a laptop to each session.
Topics will include:

Approaches to research and citation methods
Essay planning and practice
Academic writing styles
Essential grammar

Core Test Skills Boot Camp
2019-07-22 10:00 - 2019-07-26 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm daily

Options Solutions wants to help students get prepared for the SAT and ACT exams. In our experience, the most successful students are those who start their prep early! This interactive week-long session is aimed at providing students with the theory and practice to succeed on the SAT and/or ACT exam.

DAY ONE: Math
DAY TWO: Reading/Grammar/Writing
DAY THREE: Reading/Grammar/Writing
DAY FOUR: Reading/Grammar/Writing
DAY FIVE: Math

Canadian Admissions Boot Camp
2019-07-23 14:00 - 2019-07-24 17:00 (America/Toronto) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm daily

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 kick start the process before heading back to school. Some materials will be provided, but please bring a laptop to each session. Topics will include:

Comprehensive overview of the Canadian admissions process
Introduction to university or college – choosing a major, minor, or concentration
Finding a field of study & matching a field of study to the best post-secondary options
Exploration of curriculum covered in expected major
Factors to consider when choosing a university (location, size, class size, access to services, etc.)
Introduction to essay writing and supplement applications
Activities summary
Generating individualized timelines
Creating an effective study plan for grade 12 & study skills overview

Ready, Set, Write Boot Camp - Grades 11 & 12
2019-08-07 10:00 - 2019-08-09 13:00 (America/Toronto) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm daily

Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills and get prepared for your English courses in the fall?
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 and 12 level. It will give students the skills and confidence they need to succeed, making their future English courses easier and more enjoyable.

DAY ONE: Literary terms, poetry & analytical essays will cover the literary terms that grade 11 and 12 students are expected to know, provide helpful strategies for poetry analysis, and introduce students to analytical essay writing.
DAY TWO: Active reading, prose & synthesis essays will strengthen students’ ability to actively read works of fiction and non-fiction, and guide them as they write five-paragraph synthesis essays.
DAY THREE: Argumentative and narrative essays will highlight the respective merits of persuasive and narrative writing and give students the opportunity to practice crafting their own compositions.

Post-Secondary Send-Off Course
2019-08-08 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada

Young Entrepreneurs Leadership Launchpad (YELL) Summer Workshops
2019-08-12 09:00 - 2019-08-16 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada
The Young Entrepreneur Summer Workshop is a week-long boot camp that will introduce you to the tools and exercises that entrepreneurs use to turn their vision into reality. You’ll learn about entrepreneurship, design thinking, how to validate if people are interested in your idea, and much more. Whether you come with an idea or not, the program will culminate in your pitching a start-up concept to judges, and we’ll help you get there! 65% of youth say they’re interested in starting their own business; are you one of them?

Learn about entrepreneurship in an intensive one-week camp
Hear from inspiring local entrepreneurs and business leaders
Work with a small group of peers on bringing your project to reality
Experience a week of business education
Work with dynamic YELL teachers
Build your extracurricular profile
Develop problem solving skills
Pitch your idea to a panel of judges!

We are offering two sessions this summer. We expect them both to fill quickly so please sign up early.
9:00 am – 1:00 pm daily

Pre-Calculus 11 Boot Camp
2019-08-19 10:00 - 2019-08-23 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm daily
This boot camp is a one-week course introducing the concepts of Pre-Calculus Math 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 can use during the school year. To get the maximum benefit from this course, it is recommended that students study at least one hour outside of class for every hour spent in class. Topics will include:

Brief introduction to mathematical principles
Arithmetic and geometric series and sequences
Trigonometry
– Unit circle & standard position angles
– Sine law & cosine law
– Solving simple trigonometric equations
Functions:
– Quadratic functions & equations
– Absolute value & reciprocal functions
Linear quadratic systems & inequalities
Radical expressions & equations
Rational expressions & equations
Review of laws of fractions and exponents, extend to the laws of roots
