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SUMMARY:Mastering the Essay
DESCRIPTION:Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills over summer break? Options Solutions is here to help!  \nThis 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 need to succeed\, making their future English courses easier and more enjoyable. \nFurthermore\, active reading\, planning\, and essay writing skills are a great way to prepare for the Graduate Literacy Assessment (GLA)\, a new provincial exam for students in grades 12. 
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/mastering-the-essay-7-28-2026/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Video Interview Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications. \nThe 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 to tackle some sample questions as a group. They will then practice in pairs and give each other feedback\, as well as record their responses for analysis. Programs that require the video interview include Commerce at UBC\, the University of Toronto\, and York University\, as well as Engineering at the University of Toronto and the University of Waterloo. \nThe workshop covers topics such as: \n\nbody language and appearance\ntechnical set-up\ncoping strategies for nerves\ntips on answering prompts
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-workshop-7-28-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
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SUMMARY:Mastering the Essay
DESCRIPTION:Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills over summer break? Options Solutions is here to help!  \nThis 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 need to succeed\, making their future English courses easier and more enjoyable. \nFurthermore\, active reading\, planning\, and essay writing skills are a great way to prepare for the Graduate Literacy Assessment (GLA)\, a new provincial exam for students in grades 12. 
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/mastering-the-essay-7-29-2026/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Foundation for University Application Essays
DESCRIPTION:Want to gain confidence in your ability to express yourself through writing? Options Solutions is here to help! \nThis 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’ ability to express their authentic voice through writing. Students will build confidence and develop their unique style through reading a selection of prose\, brainstorming\, and receiving feedback on their written work. \nThroughout the course\, students will write a personal narrative essay that responds to an application essay prompt. After this course\, students will be well-prepared to write in the essay genre required for university applications.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/foundation-for-university-application-essays-7-29-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
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SUMMARY:How to Rock Your First Semester
DESCRIPTION:These intensive study skills sessions are designed to help students be academically prepared for post-secondary. \nThe 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 of a course outline\, and how to set goals and practice effective time management. Students will leave the workshop armed with the knowledge\, skills\, and strategies required to prepare them for academic success.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/how-to-rock-your-first-semester-7-29-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
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SUMMARY:Mastering the Essay
DESCRIPTION:Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills over summer break? Options Solutions is here to help!  \nThis 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 need to succeed\, making their future English courses easier and more enjoyable. \nFurthermore\, active reading\, planning\, and essay writing skills are a great way to prepare for the Graduate Literacy Assessment (GLA)\, a new provincial exam for students in grades 12. 
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/mastering-the-essay-7-30-2026/
LOCATION:South Granville Office\, 3195 Granville Street\, Suite 203\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3K2\, Canada
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UID:16940-1785405600-1785416400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Foundation for University Application Essays
DESCRIPTION:Want to gain confidence in your ability to express yourself through writing? Options Solutions is here to help! \nThis 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’ ability to express their authentic voice through writing. Students will build confidence and develop their unique style through reading a selection of prose\, brainstorming\, and receiving feedback on their written work. \nThroughout the course\, students will write a personal narrative essay that responds to an application essay prompt. After this course\, students will be well-prepared to write in the essay genre required for university applications.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/foundation-for-university-application-essays-7-30-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
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