Introducing Our Summer Workshops

You’re almost at the end of the school year! Now it’s time to clear your mind, start fresh, and get ahead of the game for September. Whether you’re headed off to post-secondary in the fall or back to high school, Options Solutions is offering multiple summer workshops and boot camps to make sure you can enter the year ahead more prepared than ever. Here’s a peek into what we’ll be offering this summer.

Post-Secondary Admissions Assistance

We know that senior year is packed with events, heavy workloads, and post-secondary applications, which is why we will be offering the following workshops to help you lighten the load.

Canadian Admissions Boot Camp

This session is geared to help students understand and tackle the Canadian admissions process.

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US Admissions Boot Camp

A four-day session that helps students understand and tackle the US admissions process. Students will leave the boot camp with a solid start to the Common Application and other applications.

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Preparing for University Application Essays

This interactive workshop is for students in grades 9 and 10 who want to improve their creative and descriptive writing abilities.

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Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing

This three-hour session will introduce students to supplemental writing for Canadian applications. Students will then be given time to brainstorm and engage in practice writing exercises.

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Entrepreneurship and Digital Marketing Academy

This four-day interactive academy camp will introduce students to creative business skills and tools needed to succeed in the 21st century. Areas of focus include Brand Building, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Case Studies and more.

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Aug 18 -Aug 21
10 am-1 pm

UK Personal Statement Writing Workshop

The UK Personal Statement is written in a very different way than Canadian university application essays and this course will provide students with the knowledge and tools needed to be able to write a statement that stands out.

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Jun 21
9 am-12 pm

University of California Workshop

The University of California Application Workshop will allow students to become familiar with the three main components of the application: data entry, activity and honours descriptions, and the Personal Insight Questions.

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Aug 20
3 pm-6 pm

Video Interview Workshop

This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications.

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Study and Writing Skills

Of course, we couldn’t forget about students entering grades 8-11! Below are some of our programs to help with English, writing, and study skills.

Mastering the Essay

This three-day workshop is the perfect way to prepare for English 12 and gives students the opportunity to begin building the foundation for later success.

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Back to School Study Skills

This intensive study skills session is designed to help students be academically prepared for their educational futures.

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Sep 6
10 am-12 pm

University Preparation

Experiencing your first year at university can feel exciting and liberating all at once. However, it can also come with challenges! We’ve put together the following workshops to make this new transition as smooth as possible.

How to Rock Your First Semester

During this session, students will explore organizational strategies and understand the resources available to post-secondary students. Students will also learn 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.

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Intro to University Level Writing

This course prepares students bound for post-secondary for the challenges of writing for different disciplines at the university level. It discusses strategies for successful research, critical thinking, and writing while giving students a chance to practice these skills and receive individualized feedback.

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University Executive Functioning Workshop

The three-hour workshop is instructional as well as practical; students will set achievable goals and create a variety of supplementary schedules. They will also review work and recreation balance, time-management strategies, and test-taking skills.

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Sep 13
10 am-12 pm

For more information or to register for one of our workshops, please contact us at 604-922-8456 or info@optionssolutionsed.com. Happy summer!