Workshops & Group Sessions

These intensive study skills sessions are designed to help students be academically prepared for post-secondary. 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 assistants, how to make use

This three-hour session introduces students who are in going into Grade 12 to the 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. During this presentation, session leaders will also provide writing and time management strategies and

These intensive study skills sessions are designed to help students be academically prepared for post-secondary. 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 assistants, how to make use

Grade 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

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

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

Are you ready to start building the skills that top universities and employers look for? This interactive workshop is designed specifically for younger students who want to gain a competitive edge early in their high school years. Whether you're preparing for future university applications, scholarships, or part-time jobs, this session will give you the video

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

Want to gain confidence in your ability to express yourself through writing? Options Solutions is here to help! This interactive workshop prepares students to develop the fundamentals for Canadian and American university application responses and essays. While Options’ other English programs focus on developing students’ technical writing skills, this two-day course will help expand students’

Choosing where to apply is one of the most important decisions in the admissions process, yet many students build their lists based on rankings, reputation, peer reviews, or limited information. This workshop guides students through thoughtful research to help them finalize a strategic application list that is the right fit for them. We encourage students

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