Options Solutions Educational Consultants

Intro to Supplement Writing Workshop
2019-09-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-10-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-10-23 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada
This 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 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, and all students will leave with a clear direction on how to tackle and complete their application essays.

University Q & A Sessions
2019-09-18 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada
Options Solutions is excited to host a number of different university representatives at our West Vancouver, South
Granville and South Surrey offices. These interactive Q & A sessions are offered free of charge, but registration is
required. Registration is limited to one parent and one student per family.*
Dates and Location:

South Granville Office
(203-3195 Granville St)

6:30 pm
September 18th
Ivey Business @ Western

November 21st
Ryerson

November 26th
University of Alberta

University Q & A Session: Western Ivey School of Business
2019-09-18 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada
Options Solutions is excited to host a number of different university representatives at our West Vancouver, South Granville and South Surrey offices.
Come meet with university reps from Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario to learn about life at the school and what the program has to offer.

These interactive Q & A sessions are offered free of charge, but registration is required. Registration is limited to one parent and one student per family.

Intro to Supplement Writing Workshop
2019-09-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-11-06 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada

University Q & A Sessions
2019-09-25 06:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada
Options Solutions is excited to host a number of different university representatives at our West Vancouver, South
Granville and South Surrey offices. These interactive Q & A sessions are offered free of charge, but registration is
required. Registration is limited to one parent and one student per family.*
Dates and Location:
West Vancouver Office
(210-15252 32nd Ave)
6:30 pm
September 25th
Gustavson Business @ UVic

University Q & A Session: Gustavson School of Business @ UVic
2019-09-25 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada
Options Solutions is excited to host a number of different university representatives at our West Vancouver, South Granville and South Surrey offices.
Come meet with university reps from Gustvason School of Business at the University of Victoria to learn about life at the school and what the program has to offer.

These interactive Q & A sessions are offered free of charge, but registration is required. Registration is limited to one parent and one student per family.

Supplement Writing Workshop
2019-09-28 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada
These sessions aim to help students complete the supplemental writing portions of their university and scholarship applications, including essays, personal statements, activities summaries and resumes. Writing Workshop serves as an accessible introduction to university level writing, and students will leave the sessions with an understanding of effective written language use. 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.

Intro to Supplement Writing Workshop
2019-09-28 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | South Surrey Office, 15252 32 Ave, Suite 210, Surrey, BC, V3S 0R7, Canada

ACT/SAT Prep Programs - Mock Exam Sittings
2019-09-29 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada
Test prep at Options is unique because it combines test preparation with teaching fundamental academic skills. With many years of experience, Options instructors ensure that students understand the higher-level reading, writing and math skills that will prepare them for the ACT and SAT, but will also help them succeed in high school and beyond. Options doesn’t just teach “test-taking tricks” like other test prep organizations. Instead, students receive a strong grounding in how the test works and strategies for attaining a high score, combined with an opportunity to increase their overall academic performance.
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. If the exam dates do not work for you, please contact the office to pick up a copy of the exam.
Debrief date (ACT only) – Oct 3rd, 5-8 pm

Canadian Application Workshop
2019-10-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-11-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-11-09 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada
The application process can be complicated and confusing. These sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian university and college 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. Students should bring a finalized list of universities/colleges and programs to the workshop.

Supplement Writing Workshop
2019-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada

University Q & A Sessions
2019-10-22 06:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Surrey Office, 15252 32 Ave, Suite 210, Surrey, BC, V3S 0R7, Canada
Options Solutions is excited to host a number of different university representatives at our West Vancouver, South
Granville and South Surrey offices. These interactive Q & A sessions are offered free of charge, but registration is
required. Registration is limited to one parent and one student per family.*
Dates and Location:
South Surrey Office
(210-15252 32nd Ave)
6:30 pm
October 22nd
Gustavson Business @ UVic

University Q & A Session: Gustavson School of Business @ UVic
2019-10-22 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Surrey Office, 15252 32 Ave, Suite 210, Surrey, BC, V3S 0R7, Canada

Point Grey PAC Presentation
2019-10-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Point Grey Secondary, 5350 East Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6M 3V2
Join us for an interactive journey through the Canadian university admissions experience. The session begins with an overview of the admission process, followed by an admissions simulation. Each group will be asked to “admit” one student to our mythical Options University. The groups will then join together and participate in a discussion of the admissions process based on their simulation experience. The dialogue will be lead by one of our expert educational consultants, and cover:

Course planning
Picking a faculty/major
Admission averages
The importance of extra-curricular activities
Value setting
Devaluing the myths of admission
Navigating the process with grace and good humour

Participants will leave the session with a clearer picture of how the admissions process works and how their personal decisions can maximize their chances of success.

Canadian Application Workshop
2019-10-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Surrey Office, 15252 32 Ave, Suite 210, Surrey, BC, V3S 0R7, Canada

Canadian Application Workshop
2019-10-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-11-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-11-23 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada

Supplement Writing Workshop
2019-10-26 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Surrey Office, 15252 32 Ave, Suite 210, Surrey, BC, V3S 0R7, Canada

Intro to Supplement Writing
2019-11-06 17:00 (America/Toronto) | BC

ACT/SAT Prep Programs - Mock Exam Sittings
2019-11-17 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | West Vancouver Office, 1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1H9, Canada
Test prep at Options is unique because it combines test preparation with teaching fundamental academic skills. With many years of experience, Options instructors ensure that students understand the higher-level reading, writing and math skills that will prepare them for the ACT and SAT, but will also help them succeed in high school and beyond. Options doesn’t just teach “test-taking tricks” like other test prep organizations. Instead, students receive a strong grounding in how the test works and strategies for attaining a high score, combined with an opportunity to increase their overall academic performance.
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. If the exam
dates do not work for you, please contact the office to pick up a copy of the exam.
Debrief (ACT only) – Nov 21st, 5-8 pm

University Q & A Session: Ryerson
2019-11-21 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada
Options Solutions is excited to host a number of different university representatives at our West Vancouver, South Granville and South Surrey offices.
Come meet with university reps from Ryerson to learn about life at the school and what the program has to offer.

These interactive Q & A sessions are offered free of charge, but registration is required. Registration is limited to one parent and one student per family.

University Q & A Session: University of Alberta
2019-11-26 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | South Granville Office, 3195 Granville Street, Suite 203, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K2, Canada
Options Solutions is excited to host a number of different university representatives at our West Vancouver, South Granville and South Surrey offices.
Come meet with university reps from the University of Alberta to learn about life at the school and what the program has to offer.

These interactive Q & A sessions are offered free of charge, but registration is required. Registration is limited to one parent and one student per family.

Semiahmoo PAC Presentation
2019-11-26 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | BC
