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SUMMARY:Foundation for Video and Online Applications
DESCRIPTION: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 interview and timed-writing skills\, practice\, and foundational tools to stand out with confidence.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/foundation-for-video-and-online-applications-8-24-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
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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-8-25-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
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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-8-26-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:workshop
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SUMMARY:Post-Secondary Search Lab
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workshop guides students through thoughtful research to help them finalize a strategic application list that is the right fit for them. \nWe encourage students to come ready to do a research DEEP DIVE and go beyond general\, surface information. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, students will: \n\nIdentify their academic interests\, faculties\, majors\, and priorities.\nEffectively research post-secondary institutions and specific faculties and programs that align with their priorities\nUnderstand what they will be studying from 8:30-2:30 in each of their chosen programs over a four-year scope\nIdentify similarities and differences between different institutions in terms of academic majors and requirements.\nBuild a balanced list of facilities and programs by institutions (reach\, target\, and safety options)\nConstruct a list of application requirements and make a targeted timeline for the fall of grade 12\n\nWhile this is a group setting\, the course is designed for students to follow their own interests and research\, and Options Solutions consultants will offer individualized feedback.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/post-secondary-search-lab-8-26-2026/
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-8-27-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
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SUMMARY:University of California Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The University of California application opens August 1 for Fall 2026 applications. \nApplicants 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 the importance of each part of the application in their holistic assessment process\, so we want to get our students off to the best start\, shortly after the application opens. \nThe University of California Application Workshop will allow students to become familiar with the three main components of the application: data entry\, activity and honors descriptions\, and the Personal Insight Questions. Participants will have time to review every application component\, ask questions\, and start to complete the application well\, and early!
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/university-of-california-application-workshop-8-27-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
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