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 helps 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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Post-Secondary Search Lab

This workshop guides students through thoughtful post-Secondary school research to help them finalize a strategic application list that is the right fit for them

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Aug 26
4 pm-6 pm

Foundation for University Application Essays

This interactive workshop prepares students going into grade 10 or 11 to develop the fundamentals for university application responses and essays.

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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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Preparing for University Application Essays

This boot camp is designed to give students the time and space to get more comfortable writing in the “personal statement” genre.

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UK Personal Statement Writing Workshop

The UK Personal Statement is written in a very different way from 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 20
9 am-11 am

Foundation for Video and Online Applications

This interactive workshop prepares students going into grade 10 or 11 to develop their video interview and timed writing skills.

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Video Interview Workshop

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

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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 27
5:30 pm-8:30 pm

Preparing for the “Why Us” Essay

The “Why Us” essay is an important and often misunderstood part of U.S. applications. This workshop will help students craft tailored, persuasive essays that demonstrate genuine alignments with specific institutional priorities at individual universities to help them stand out in the application pool and increase their chances of admission

Dates and times:

Sept 1
5:30 pm-7:30 pm

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 11 or 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 19
9:30 am-11:30 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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Aug 17-20
5:30 pm-7:30 pm

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.

Dates and times:

Sept 26
9 am-11 am

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