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# Options Solutions Educational Consultants: Empowering the Educational Choices of Young Adults

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- [Options Solutions Program Feature: Bachelor of Engineering in Water Resource Engineering](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-program-feature-bachelor-of-engineering-in-water-resource-engingeering/): Are you interested in developing environmentally sustainable and economically viable solutions to the country’s need for clean water? If so, consider studying Water Resources Engineering (WRE) at U Guelph.  
- [Why Take Canadian Admissions Bootcamp this Summer](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/why-take-canadian-admissions-bootcamp-this-summer/): Join us at our South Granville office or online for our Canadian Admissions Bootcamp — an energizing, hands-on program designed to help students get ahead (instead of scrambling later).
- [New Summer Foundations Workshops](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/new-summer-foundations-program/): This summer, we're introducing two new workshops. Foundation for University Application Essays and Foundation for Video and Online Applications. These workshops are specifically designed for younger students wanting to gain a competitive edge in their early years of high school. Check out what you'll learn in each workshop and how to register!
- [Grade 12 and Grade 11 To Do List – July](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/grade-12-and-grade-11-to-do-list-july/): July offers students a chance to shift gears. Without the demands of regular classes, summer provides valuable time to prepare for the year ahead while also taking a well-deserved break. For grade 12 students, July is about getting organized for the transition to post-secondary life. For grade 11 students, it's an opportunity to build strong habits and make meaningful progress on future applications before the busy school year begins. At Options Solutions, our educational consultants recommend the following priorities for July:
- [The Common App Essay – Examples, Samples, and Our Best Tips – Part Two](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/the-common-app-essay-examples-samples-and-our-best-tips-part-two/): Welcome to Part Two of our guide on the Common App Essay! In the first part, we covered the basics: what the Common App Essay is, how to begin, and where to seek help. Now, it's time to take a closer look at this year's questions.
- [The Common App Essay – Examples, Samples, and Our Best Tips – Part One](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/the-common-app-essay-examples-samples-and-our-best-tips-part-one/): As spring turns to summer, many grade 11s, soon-to-be seniors, are looking ahead to their university application essays. If you're thinking about heading to the US, you've probably heard about the Common App and the Common App Essay. This part of the application is your chance to stand out, show who you are beyond your transcript, and give the admissions committee a deeper look at what makes you unique.
- [Options Solutions Extra-Curricular Feature: BC Wildlife Federation’s Conservation Stewardship Workshops](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-extra-curricular-feature-bc-wildlife-federations-conservation-stewardship-workshops/): Looking for a meaningful way to explore your interest in the environment? The BC Wildlife Federation’s Conservation Stewardship Workshops are a hands-on opportunity for students and community members to deepen their understanding of local ecosystems and gain practical skills that can make a real impact.
- [Options Solutions Program Feature: Integrated Rehabilitation and Humanities Program](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-program-feature-integrated-rehabilitation-and-humnaities-program/): Interested in fully applying all that training in the humanities to health-related professions? McMaster’s Integrated Rehabilitation and Humanities (IRH) Program is Canada’s only undergrad program focusing on rehab science and the humanities, giving students an understanding of the complex nature of health and wellbeing. The IRH Program fosters enhanced communication, reflexivity, and observation skills so that students are better able to meet the health-related and social needs of those in their care. Learn what it means to be human at its most fundamental level!
- [Options on Tour – Camosun College](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-on-tour-camosun-college/): Earlier this week, I visited Camosun College Lansdowne Campus, located just 15 minutes from Victoria’s downtown core. As I toured the library, study rooms, and support centre, I was struck by the bright and spacious buildings. I was also impressed with how welcoming the staff and faculty were, eager to answer all of my group’s questions and provide more insight into specific programs. 
- [Living in Residence: How to Actually Thrive in First Year](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/living-in-residence-how-to-actually-thrive-in-first-year/): Once students arrive on campus, residence quickly shifts from an idea to a lived experience.
- [Introducing Our Summer Workshops](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/introducing-our-summer-workshops-2/): 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.
- [Founder’s Feature – June 2026 Edition](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/founders-feature-june-2026-edition/): Throughout the academic year, Melinda Giampietro, Options Founder/President, will share some of her favourite things in her monthly Founder's Feature. Melinda loves reading, data, research, and following academic and adolescent news around the world.
- [Post-Secondary Events Happening in June](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/post-secondary-events-happening-in-june-2/): Looking for a way to get involved with your future university or college? This month, we're featuring events happening all over North America at different post-secondary institutions, so our students can try something new, learn more about their future schools, and add to their growing extracurricular profiles. Check out the post-secondary events happening this month!
- [Grade 12 and Grade 11 To Do List – June](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/grade-12-and-grade-11-to-do-list-june/): June is a transition month in the academic calendar. For grade 12 students, the focus shifts toward preparing for the practical realities of post-secondary life. For grade 11 students, it’s about finishing the year strong while beginning to think more intentionally about what comes next. While the priorities differ by grade, June is ultimately about reflection, organization, and early planning. At Options Solutions, our educational consultants recommend the following focus areas this month:
- [So You’re Living in Residence? Here’s What to Expect](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/so-youre-living-in-residence-heres-what-to-expect/): By this point, most students have secured their residence placements. The applications are in, the decisions are made, and for many, the details are starting to feel real.
- [Options Solutions Extra-Curricular Feature: NHL Power Players](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-extra-curricular-feature-nhl-power-players/): For students who are passionate about hockey and interested in leadership, media, marketing, or sports business, the NHL Power Players program offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the game.
- [Options Solutions Program Feature: Aviation Degrees](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-program-feature-aviation-degrees/): Dreamed of flying planes, but not sure how to get started? Want to work toward a pilot license while completing a bachelor’s degree and experiencing university campus life? Two unique Canadian aviation programs allow students to accomplish all of this and are well worth checking out.
- [Options on Tour – King’s College London](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-on-tour-kings-college-london/): Last spring, Melinda visited King's College London. Read her highlights below.
- [You Got in! Now What? A Three-Part Guide to Making Your Final Decision](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/you-got-in-now-what-a-three-part-guide-to-making-your-final-decision-3/): Before making a final decision, take a step back and review what you've gone over so far.
- [Join Us for Launching Your Post-Secondary Student: A Discussion for Parents](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/join-us-for-launching-your-post-secondary-student-a-discussion-for-parents/): If you're the parent of a student who is heading to post-secondary for the first time this fall, you may be wondering how you can help set them up for success. Join us for our popular parent event: Launching Your Post-Secondary Student: A Discussion for Parents on May 27th, 2026, at 6:30 pm.
- [Founder’s Feature – May 2026 Edition](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/founders-feature-may-2026-edition/): Throughout the academic year, Melinda Giampietro, Options Founder/President, will share some of her favourite things in her monthly Founder's Feature. Melinda loves reading, data, research, and following academic and adolescent news around the world.
- [Post-Secondary Events Happening in May](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/post-secondary-events-happening-in-may-2/): Looking for a way to get involved with your future university or college? This month, we're featuring events happening all over North America at different post-secondary institutions, so our students can try something new, learn more about their future schools, and add to their growing extracurricular profiles. Check out the post-secondary events happening this month!
- [Grade 12 and Grade 11 To Do List – May](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/grade-12-and-grade-11-to-do-list-may/): May is a milestone month in the post-secondary planning process. For grade 12 students, it's a time to lock in final decisions and begin preparing for the transition to university. For grade 11s, May is about building momentum and taking early steps that will make the application process next year feel much more manageable. While priorities differ by year, staying organized and intentional now can make a meaningful difference in the months ahead. At Options, our educational consultants recommend the following focus areas for May.
- [You Got in! Now What? A Three-Part Guide to Making Your Final Decision](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/you-got-in-now-what-a-three-part-guide-to-making-your-final-decision-2/): This part of the decision making process is less about comparing course lists and more about understanding the setting in which those courses take place.
- [Options Solutions Extra-Curricular Feature: Schoolhouse](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-extra-curricular-feature-schoolhouse/): For students looking for a meaningful extracurricular activity that combines academics, leadership, and service, Schoolhouse offers the perfect option. Founded in 2020 by Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, Schoolhouse began with a simple idea: students can help other students learn.
- [Last Chance to Catch Our What to Expect in Grade 12 Webinar](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/last-chance-to-catch-our-what-to-expect-in-grade-12-webinar/): Thinking about the post-secondary application process? Join us for our favourite annual event hosted by Melinda Giampietro and the Options Solutions Team: What to Expect in Grade 12 on April 30th, 2026, at 6:30 pm.  
- [Options on Tour – McGill University](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-on-tour-mcgill-university/): Melinda visited McGill University. Read her highlights below.
- [Options Solutions Program Feature: Bachelor of Arts (Education); Education in Global Contexts](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-program-feature-bachelor-of-arts-education-education-in-global-contexts/): Looking for a new undergraduate program to put on your radar? Our Educational Consultants are here to help! In addition to exploring popular, established programs, our experts are also familiar with newly introduced programs.
- [How I Spent My Spring Break](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/how-i-spent-my-spring-break/): Over spring break, one of my kids and I headed out to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI. This provided a great chance for me to visit some campuses my students apply to all the time (and a few I didn’t know as well).
- [You Got in! Now What? A Three-Part Guide to Making Your Final Decision](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/you-got-in-now-what-a-three-part-guide-to-making-your-final-decision/): This first post in our three-part series on decision-making focuses on academic comparison and how to research what you're actually going to be studying from 8:30-3:30 during your post-secondary degree.
- [Founder’s Feature – April 2026 Edition](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/founders-feature-april-2026-edition/): Throughout the academic year, Melinda Giampietro, Options Founder/President, will share some of her favourite things in her monthly Founder's Feature. Melinda loves reading, data, research, and following academic and adolescent news around the world.
- [Post-Secondary Events Happening in April](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/post-secondary-events-happening-in-april-2/): Looking for a way to get involved with your future university or college? This month, we're featuring events happening all over North America at different post-secondary institutions, so our students can try something new, learn more about their future schools, and add to their growing extracurricular profiles. Check out the post-secondary events happening this month!
- [Grade 12 and Grade 11 To Do List – April](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/grade-12-and-grade-11-to-do-list-april/): April is a month of reflection and preparation in the post-secondary planning process. For grade 12 students, it’s a time to begin weighing options carefully as admissions decisions continue to arrive. For grade 11 students, April offers another opportunity to deepen research and prepare for the important planning work that will take place in grade 12. While priorities differ depending on your year, staying thoughtful and organized this month can make the months ahead much easier. At Options Solutions, our educational consultants recommend that students do the following for April:
- [Meet the Team: Sandra Heusel](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/meet-the-team-sandra-heusel/): I'm really excited about helping students and their families learn about previously unknown opportunities that would benefit them in the future. Being surrounded by the incredibly kind, supportive team here at Options, who are equally passionate about guiding students towards their post-secondary next steps, makes this position a perfect match for me, and brings me great joy!
- [Join Us for our Free Understanding US Admissions Webinar](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/join-us-for-understanding-us-admissions-2/): Our popular US Admissions event will occur through GoToWebinar. Admission is free; however, pre-registration is required.
- [Options Solutions Extra-Curricular Feature: Camp Ignite](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-extra-curricular-feature-camp-ignite/): For students interested in hands-on learning and exploring non-traditional career paths, Camp Ignite offers a focused introduction to firefighting. Delivered in partnership with local fire departments across Metro Vancouver, this multi-day program provides young women with direct exposure to firefighting, teamwork, and physical training in a structured and supportive environment.
- [Options Solutions Program Feature: Bachelor of Computer Science – User Experiences and User Interfaces Stream](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-program-feature-bachelor-of-computer-science-user-experiences-and-user-interfaces-stream/): Technology is everywhere, but great technology is defined by how people experience it. Carleton University’s Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) - User Experiences/User Interfaces (UX/UI) Stream is designed for students who want to combine strong technical skills with creative problem-solving to build software that people actually want to use.
- [Options on Tour – Union College](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-on-tour-union-college/): Last spring, Melinda visited Union College. Read her highlights below.
- [How to Make the Most of Spring Break – 2026](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/how-to-make-the-most-of-spring-break-2026/): Spring break is a well-earned pause from the school year, but it doesn’t have to be unproductive! Whether you’re in Grade 9 and just starting to think about post-secondary options or in Grade 12 preparing for the final stretch, here are some ways to use your break effectively while still finding time to relax.
- [Why So Many Grade 11 Families Attended Our What to Expect in Grade 12 Event](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/why-so-many-grade-11-families-attended-our-what-to-expect-in-grade-12-event/): Last week, we hosted What to Expect in Grade 12, our annual free event for grade 11 families. We set a record for attendance, giving more students than ever the chance to dive into the admissions process early.
- [Founder’s Feature – March 2026 Edition](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/founders-feature-march-2026-edition/): Throughout the academic year, Melinda Giampietro, Options Founder/President, will share some of her favourite things in her monthly Founder's Feature. Melinda loves reading, data, research, and following academic and adolescent news around the world.
- [Post-Secondary Events Happening in March](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/post-secondary-events-happening-in-march-2/): Looking for a way to get involved with your future university or college? This month, we're featuring events happening all over North America at different post-secondary institutions, so our students can try something new, learn more about their future schools, and add to their growing extracurricular profiles. Check out the post-secondary events happening this month!
- [Grade 12 and Grade 11 To Do List – March](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/grade-12-and-grade-11-to-do-list-march/): March is a transitional month in the post-secondary planning process. For some Grade 12 students, admissions decisions may start to arrive, while others continue to wait. For Grade 11 students, this month is about building momentum and turning early exploration into clearer direction. While priorities differ by grade, March is a time to stay engaged, informed, and intentional. At Options Solutions, our educational consultants recommend the following focus areas for March:
- [Options Solutions Extra-Curricular Feature: Vancouver Rabbit Rescue and Advocacy](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-extra-curricular-feature-vancouver-rabbit-rescue-and-advocacy/): Vancouver Rabbit Rescue and Advocacy (VRRA) is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to the care, shelter, and advocacy of domestic rabbits. Incorporated in 2003 as a non-profit British Columbia society, VRRA later became a federally registered charity and, in 2009, became the Vancouver chapter of the House Rabbit Society.
- [Options on Tour – Northwestern University](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-on-tour-northwestern-university/): Melinda visited Northwestern University. Read her highlights below.
- [Options Solutions Program Feature: Bachelor of Commerce in Sports Business](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-program-feature-bachelor-of-commerce-in-sports-business/): For students who love sports and want to build a meaningful career in business, Saint Mary's University's Sports Business major offers a unique and forward-thinking path. Houses within the Sobey School of Business, this program blends strong business fundamentals with an in-depth exploration of sport as an industry, a social institution, and a catalyst for change.
- [Introducing Our Spring Workshops](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/introducing-our-spring-workshops-2/): Whether your goal is to strengthen your writing skills, explore business fundamentals, or get a head start on post-secondary applications, our spring workshops are designed to meet students where they are and help them move forward with confidence. With small-group instruction, experienced instructors, and practical, hands-on learning, these sessions are an opportunity to build skills that will matter well beyond spring break. Spaces are limited, so we encourage families to plan ahead and register early to secure a spot in the workshops that best fit your goals this season.
- [Join us for What to Expect in Grade 12!](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/join-us-for-what-to-expect-in-grade-12-4/): Thinking about the post-secondary application process? Join us for our favourite annual event hosted by Melinda Giampietro and the Options Solutions Team: What to Expect in Grade 12 on March 4th, 2026 at 6:00 pm.  
- [Founder’s Feature – February 2026 Edition](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/founders-feature-february-2026-edition/): Throughout the academic year, Melinda Giampietro, Options Founder/President, will share some of her favourite things in her monthly Founder's Feature. Melinda loves reading, data, research, and following academic and adolescent news around the world.
- [Post-Secondary Events Happening in February](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/post-secondary-events-happening-in-february-2/): Looking for a way to get involved with your future university or college? This month, we're featuring events happening all over North America at different post-secondary institutions, so our students can try something new, learn more about their future schools, and add to their growing extracurricular profiles. Check out the post-secondary events happening this month!
- [Grade 12 and Grade 11 To Do List – February](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/grade-12-to-do-list-february/): February may feel quieter on the surface, but it’s actually an important planning month, whether you’re preparing for admissions decisions in Grade 12 or laying the groundwork for future applications in Grade 11. While the focus looks different depending on your year, staying intentional now can make a meaningful difference later on. At Options Solutions, our educational consultants recommend the following priorities for February:
- [Congrats to All Our Students with Early Acceptances!](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/congrats-to-all-our-students-with-early-acceptances/): Options had one of our best-ever years for early acceptances, and we couldn’t be prouder of our students.
- [Options Solutions Extra-Curricular Feature: Ivey High School Case Competitions 2026](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-extra-curricular-feature-ivey-high-school-case-competitions-2026/): Are you a high school student curious about the world of business? The Ivey High School Case Competitions (IHSCC) are your chance to dive into real-life business scenarios, collaborate with peers, and develop critical skills, all in a single, fun-filled day!
- [Options on Tour – Rochester Institute of Technology](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-on-tour-rochester-institute-of-technology/): Our Options on Tour series highlights some of our recent adventures and shares them with you. We’ll feature what we saw, who we met, and what neat things/hidden nuggets we learned.
- [Options Solutions Program Feature: Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies + Vancouver Film School Diploma](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-program-feature-bachelor-of-arts-in-film-studies-vancouver-film-school-diploma/): For students who want to blend academic study with hands-on creative training, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies + Vancouver Film School Diploma pathway offers a unique opportunity to launch a career in film, television, and digital media. Through Laurier’s partnership with the internationally renowned Vancouver Film School (VFS), students graduate in just four years with both an Honours Bachelor of Arts and a professional diploma, combining critical thinking, storytelling, and industry-ready skills.
- [Why Course Selection Matters – Part Two](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/why-course-selection-matters-part-two/): Course selection can have a significant impact on a student’s future; that’s why we’re back with Part Two of our course planning series. This time, we’re focusing on how course selection connects directly to university admissions, and some of the common pitfalls students encounter along the way.
- [Why Course Selection Matters](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/why-course-selection-matters/): Course selection season is just around the corner, and now is the time to get clear on what you want next year to look like. Whatever grade you're going into in the fall, the courses you choose play a major role in your academic success and your future post-secondary options. Here’s what to keep in mind as you start planning.
- [Founder’s Feature – January 2026 Edition](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/founders-feature-january-2026-edition/): Throughout the academic year, Melinda Giampietro, Options Founder/President, will share some of her favourite things in her monthly Founder's Feature. Melinda loves reading, data, research, and following academic and adolescent news around the world.
- [Post-Secondary Events Happening in January](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/post-secondary-events-happening-in-january/): Looking for a way to get involved with your future university or college? This month, we're featuring events happening all over North America at different post-secondary institutions, so our students can try something new, learn more about their future schools, and add to their growing extracurricular profiles. Check out the post-secondary events happening this month!
- [Grade 12 To Do List – January](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/grade-12-to-do-list-january/): January marks one of the busiest points in the university admissions process. With deadlines approaching, documents moving between schools, and scholarship opportunities still available, staying organized is essential. At Options Solutions, our educational consultants recommend focusing on these five key tasks this month:
- [Options Solutions Extra-Curricular Feature: Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports (VASS)](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-extra-curricular-feature-vancouver-adaptive-snow-sports-vass/): For high school students interested in a hands-on, community-focused volunteer experience, Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports (VASS) offers a unique way to build skills while supporting others. Based on the North Shore mountains, VASS trains volunteers to teach adaptive skiing and snowboarding to individuals with a wide range of disabilities. It’s a structured, well-supported program that combines technical training, teamwork, and real impact on the hill.
- [Options on Tour – Concordia University](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-on-tour-concordia-university/): Our Options on Tour series highlights some of our recent adventures and shares them with you. We’ll feature what we saw, who we met, and what neat things/hidden nuggets we learned.
- [How to Improve Your Essays at the Last Minute](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/how-to-improve-your-essays-at-the-last-minute/): The application deadlines are approaching! Whether you are on your second draft or your seventeenth draft, the time has come to release your writing into the hands of the admissions officers. Some students would prefer to cling to their writing, never letting it go, while others are ready to move on and never read their draft again. Regardless of which camp you belong to, there are concrete ways you can improve your essays, even at the last minute.
- [Options Solutions Program Feature: Bachelor of Science in Cyber Science](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-program-feature-bachelor-of-science-in-cyber-science/): Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) new Bachelor of Science in Cyber Science responds directly to that demand. This program blends computer science, business, law, ethics, policy, and human behaviour to prepare students for the increasingly complex world of cyber threats and solutions.
- [How to Edit Your Own Work](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/how-to-edit-your-own-work-3/): Writing strong application responses is only half the work. Effective editing is where clarity, voice, and impact really come together. While many students work with an Educational Consultant or a Writing Coach, there are several strategies you can use on your own before sharing your draft. Here’s how to strengthen your writing and approach the revision process with confidence.
- [Introducing our Winter Workshops](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/introducing-our-winter-workshops-3/): As winter settles in, it’s a great moment for students to slow down, regroup, and focus on the skills that will make the months ahead feel more manageable. This year, we’re offering winter workshops that give students practical tools they can use right away, whether they’re finishing university applications, preparing for video interviews, or strengthening their writing foundations. Each session is designed to be supportive, hands-on, and confidence-building. Read on to see what’s coming up this season.
- [Founder’s Feature – Holiday Gift Guide 2025 Edition](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/founders-feature-holiday-gift-guide-2025-edition/): Again, this year, the team and I created our Holiday Gift Guide for Teens. We loved putting this together. Let us know your thoughts! 
- [Post-Secondary Events Happening in December 2025](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/post-secondary-events-happening-in-december-2025/): Looking for a way to get involved with your future university or college? This month, we're featuring events happening all over North America at different post-secondary institutions, so our students can try something new, learn more about their future schools, and add to their growing extracurricular profiles. Check out the post-secondary events happening this month!
- [Grade 12 To Do List – December](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/grade-12-to-do-list-december/): December can feel like a month of mixed priorities: final projects, holiday plans, and ongoing university applications all compete for attention, but staying organized now will help you enter the new year with clarity and confidence. At Options Solutions, our educational consultants recommend focusing on these five key tasks in December:
- [Options Solutions Extra-Curricular Feature: PuMP PowerUp Mentorship Program](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-extra-curricular-feature-pump-powerup-mentorship-program/): Many high school students are curious about future careers in medicine, life sciences, or healthcare but aren’t always sure where to begin. Prospective Medical Professionals (PuMP), a Canadian registered charity, offers accessible programming to help students build early awareness of these fields. Through workshops, career talks, and mentorship, PuMP introduces students to a range of academic and professional options in the health sciences.
- [Options on Tour – Bishop’s University](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-on-tour-bishops-university/): Our Options on Tour series highlights some of our recent adventures and shares them with you. We’ll feature what we saw, who we met, and what neat things/hidden nuggets we learned.
- [Meet the Team: Nessa Saleh](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/meet-the-team-nessa-saleh/): I have a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of British Columbia. My academic interests focused on ethics and moral philosophy. Before joining the Options Solutions team, I provided tutoring in English and Social Studies, helping students strengthen their writing and critical thinking skills. I'm passionate about supporting students in achieving their individual goals through personalized guidance and encouragement. I believe that every student has unique strengths and challenges, and that through honest communication, consistency, and encouragement, each student can reach their goals. I'm deeply committed to creating a supportive and intellectually engaging learning environment that fosters growth, curiosity, and independence.
- [Options Solutions Program Feature: SFU-Exeter Accelerated Law Dual Degree Program](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-program-feature-sfu-exeter-accelerated-law-dual-degree-program/): Ready to fast-track your path to becoming a lawyer? Simon Fraser University (SFU) and the University of Exeter in the UK have partnered to offer British Columbia’s first Accelerated Law Dual Degree Program, allowing students to earn two degrees in just six years: a Bachelor of Arts from SFU and a Bachelor of Laws from Exeter.
- [MIT’s “Your Brain on ChatGPT” and Writing at Options](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/mits-your-brain-on-chatgpt-and-writing-at-options/): In last month's Founder's Feature, Melinda gave an overview of a viral research paper from MIT. MIT Media Lab released “Your Brain on ChatGPT,” which researched what happens to adolescent brains during the writing process when they use large language models. In summary, it concluded: “Students using ChatGPT showed lower brain activity, weaker memory recall, and less ownership of their writing. Their essays were well-structured and grammatically polished, but they learned and retained less.” Let's dive into the paper a bit more and what it means for Options clients.
- [UBC Personal Profile: Examples, Samples, and Our Best Tips – Part Three – Sauder Specific – 2025 UPDATED](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/ubc-personal-profile-examples-samples-and-our-best-tips-part-three-sauder-specific-2025-updated/): Welcome to Part Three of our guide on the UBC Personal Profile! In Part One and Part Two, we laid the foundation by covering the essentials of the personal profile and helping you tackle the specific questions asked in your application. Now, we’re diving into the final part of the series, which focuses on the personal profile essays required for applicants to the Bachelor of Commerce program at UBC’s Sauder School of Business.
- [Founder’s Feature – November 2025 Edition](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/founders-feature-november-2025-edition/): Throughout the academic year, Melinda Giampietro, Options Founder/President, will share some of her favourite things in her monthly Founder's Feature. Melinda loves reading, data, research, and following academic and adolescent news around the world.
- [Post-Secondary Events Happening in November 2025](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/post-secondary-events-happening-in-november-2025/): Looking for a way to get involved with your future university or college? This month, we're featuring events happening all over North America at different post-secondary institutions, so our students can try something new, learn more about their future schools, and add to their growing extracurricular profiles. Check out the post-secondary events happening this month!
- [Grade 12 To Do List – November](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/grade-12-to-do-list-november/): By November, application season is in full swing! Students have likely started submitting applications and working on supplemental materials, but there’s still plenty to do. This is the month to stay focused, organized, and proactive. At Options Solutions, we recommend prioritizing these five key tasks in November:
- [Options Solutions Extra-Curricular Feature: UVic University and Career Preparation Workshops](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-extra-curricular-feature-uvic-university-and-career-preparation-workshops/): High school students looking to get a head start on university life can explore practical business skills through the University of Victoria’s Gustavson School of Business online workshops. These free Zoom sessions give students a taste of university-level learning while building skills they can use now and in the future.
- [University of California Personal Insight Questions: Examples, Samples, and Our Best Tips – Part Two](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/university-of-california-personal-insight-questions-examples-samples-and-our-best-tips-part-two/): Last month, we broke down the University of California's Personal Insight Questions, discussing the questions and how best to approach them. Now, we're back with sample responses for each question. Read on to learn more about each question and check out sample essays for each.
- [Updates for the 2026 Admissions Cycle](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/updates-for-the-2026-admissions-cycle/): Here are the main takeaways for students applying in the Fall 2026 admissions cycle:
- [Options on Tour – The University of Northern British Columbia and Yukon University](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-on-tour-the-university-of-northern-british-columbia-and-yukon-university/): Our Options on Tour series highlights some of our recent adventures and shares them with you. We’ll feature what we saw, who we met, and what neat things/hidden nuggets we learned.
- [Options Solutions Program Feature: Bachelor of Social Work](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-program-feature-bachelor-of-social-work-2/): The University of Calgary's new four-year Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program prepares students to make a real difference in their communities. Built around the values of social justice, equity, and inclusion, this program equips future social workers with the academic foundation, practical experience, and cultural understanding needed.
- [University of California Personal Insight Questions: Examples, Samples, and Our Best Tips – Part One](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/university-of-california-personal-insight-questions-examples-samples-and-our-best-tips-part-one/): So you’re applying to a University of California (UC) campus next year. Like many of your classmates, you’ve probably been studying hard to boost your grade 12 marks, juggling clubs and extracurriculars, and trying to keep up with university applications — all at once. It’s a lot! So what do you actually need to write for your UC application? What even is a PIQ, and how many are there?
- [Changes to UBC Admissions for Fall 2026 – Part Two](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/changes-to-ubc-admissions-for-fall-2026-part-two/): Recently, we shared updates about major changes to UBC’s admissions process. UBC’s new first review process will affect students submitting applications this fall. However, last year, the university also revised its admissions requirements. Students in Grades 10 and 11 should keep these updates in mind as they plan their courses for their final years of high school.
- [Founder’s Feature – October 2025 Edition](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/founders-feature-october-2025-edition/): Throughout the academic year, Melinda Giampietro, Options Founder/President, will share some of her favourite things in her monthly Founder's Feature. Melinda loves reading, data, research, and following academic and adolescent news around the world.
- [Post-Secondary Events Happening in October 2025](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/post-secondary-events-happening-in-october-2025/): Looking for a way to get involved with your future university or college? This month, we're featuring events happening all over North America at different post-secondary institutions, so our students can try something new, learn more about their future schools, and add to their growing extracurricular profiles. Check out the post-secondary events happening this month!
- [Grade 12 To Do List – October](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/grade-12-to-do-list-october/): October is an important month for grade 12 students. Classes are in full swing, applications are opening, and scholarship deadlines are closer than you think. Staying organized now will save stress later. Here are five key tasks we recommend students focus on this month:
- [Meet the Team: Rosie Salas](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/meet-the-team-rosie-salas/): This month, we sat down with Rosie Salas, one of our writing coaches, to learn more about her role at Options.
- [Options Solutions Extra-Curricular Feature: QLEAD](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-extra-curricular-feature-qlead/): Since its launch in 2001, the Queen’s Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Development (QLEAD) Conference has built a strong reputation within the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University and with high schools across Canada. Each year, hundreds of motivated students apply to QLEAD to explore business, strengthen their leadership skills, and gain a glimpse of university life.
- [Options on Tour – The University of Toronto](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-on-tour-the-university-of-toronto/): Our Options on Tour series highlights some of our recent adventures and shares them with you. We’ll feature what we saw, who we met, and what neat things/hidden nuggets we learned.
- [Options Solutions Program Feature: Bachelor of Science – Pre-Medicine Double Major](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/options-solutions-program-feature-bachelor-of-science-pre-medicine-double-major/): The Pre-Medicine Double Major at Bishop's University offers students a unique way to begin preparing for a career in healthcare. This dual degree is designed for students planning to pursue professional programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, or Medical Laboratory Sciences.
- [Changes to UBC Admissions for Fall 2026](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/changes-to-ubc-admissions-for-fall-2026/): For Grade 12 Canadian high school students looking to apply to UBC in the fall of 2026 (or later), there were some BIG changes announced this week that could greatly impact course selection and applications.
- [Cracking the Code: How to Write the UCAS 2026 Personal Statement – Part Two](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/cracking-the-code-how-to-write-the-ucas-2026-personal-statement-part-two/): Last month, we broke down the new UCAS Personal Statement, discussing the questions and how best to approach them. Now, we're back with sample responses for each of the new UCAS questions. Read on to learn more about each question and check out sample essays for each.
- [How Options Helps with Back-to-School](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/how-options-helps-with-back-to-school/): Whether you've been following along for a while or you're just starting your journey with us, you should know that back-to-school season is our favourite time of year here at Options. And while we love just about everything about September (new planners! crisp mornings! fresh starts!), we know it can also feel overwhelming for students and families trying to balance academics, extracurriculars, and future planning. That's why we're here to help students navigate the start of the school year with clarity, confidence, and a plan that sets them up for success. Read on to learn how Options helps with back to school.
- [Founder’s Feature – September 2025 Edition](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/founders-feature-september-2025-edition/): Throughout the academic year, Melinda Giampietro, Options Founder/President, will share some of her favourite things in her monthly Founder's Feature. Melinda loves reading, data, research, and following academic and adolescent news around the world.
- [Post-Secondary Events Happening in September 2025](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/post-secondary-events-happening-in-september-2025/): Looking for a way to get involved with your future university or college? This month, we're featuring events happening all over North America at different post-secondary institutions, so our students can try something new, learn more about their future schools, and add to their growing extracurricular profiles. Check out the post-secondary events happening this month!
- [Grade 12 To Do List – September](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/grade-12-to-do-list-september/): September of grade 12 can feel like a whirlwind. Between adjusting to new classes, managing extracurricular commitments, and thinking ahead to post-secondary applications, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The good news? With a clear plan, you can start your year with confidence. Our team of consultants has put together five key tasks to help grade 12 students start strong this fall.
- [Where Our Students Were Accepted](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/where-our-students-were-accepted-5/): Each year, we have the privilege of celebrating our students’ accomplishments. This year is no exception. Our graduates have worked tirelessly, shown resilience, and pursued their dreams with determination. Team Options couldn’t be prouder of the exciting paths they are about to embark on.
- [Introducing our Fall Workshops](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/introducing-our-fall-workshops/): You’re stepping into a brand-new school year! Now’s the time to get organized, build momentum, and set yourself up for success this fall. Whether you’re starting post-secondary or heading back to high school, Options Solutions is offering a range of fall workshops and boot camps designed to help you feel confident, prepared, and ready to tackle the months ahead. Here’s a look at what’s coming up this season.

## Pages
- [T](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/13625-2/)
- [Admissions Office Canada](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/admissions-office-podcast/)
- [Nantucket](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/nantucket/): Options Solutions does things differently. We don’t believe in imitative approaches; instead, we provide an unparalleled client experience, delivering thoughtfully tailored, individualized services and action plans that lead to success. Options Solutions has a proven track record of helping students get where they want to go. We do this in a unique way: providing a culture of safety and fun, while promoting personal discovery and developing an authentic narrative and a mature voice. We help students do the hard work to create holistic and unique profiles. We curate dimensional plans to help our students own, embrace, and have agency over the process of applying to prep school or college/university. Through our student-centered approach, Options clients engage in the application process and create a tactical toolkit. Our clients standout in this unprecedented, competitive admission climate. 
- [Services](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/): All of our individual consulting and coaching services are available remotely. Learn more about how to schedule an online session.
- [English & Writing](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/english-and-writing/)
- [Planning & Advising](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/planning-advising/)
- [Community Partners](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/events/community-partners/)
- [Online Services](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/online-services/): Options Solutions offers our full range of services in a virtual format to make appointments and workshops accessible and convenient.
- [Extra-curricular Planning](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/planning-advising/extracurricular-planning/): Getting into a post-secondary institution requires more than just high grades and the right courses. Many universities and competitive colleges require an extra-curricular profile, resume, and/or essays written about students’ activities. We help students build extra-curricular profiles that are authentic and unique. We dig into students’ genuine interests and find opportunities that they are excited to engage in and commit to for their high school careers. Our vast knowledge of opportunities and network of community connections - local, national, and international - help our students find unique summer activities. We coach genuine engagement versus hollow resume building, and we challenge our students to pick activities that are their best representation of self.
- [Course Planning](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/planning-advising/course-planning/): Smart course planning not only meets the necessary requirements, but also allows students to explore their interests. We encourage multi-year planning to insure a balance of courses throughout high school.
- [Goal Setting](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/planning-advising/goal-setting/): Goal setting is an essential part of academic and personal success. At Options, we encourage our students to set academic, executive functioning, extra-curricular, and wellness goals.  We use these goals as consistent and common conversation to hold our students accountable and encourage them to work towards their own potential. Goals allow students to improve where needed, to curate their time, and to celebrate their successes, no matter how small. Consultants support students instituting steps and action plans to reach big dreams through small, actionable, meaningful steps.
- [Med School Admissions](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/admissions-applications/med-school-admissions/): He can assist with: Overview of the steps to becoming a licensed physician in CanadaExploration of vast differences in Canadian medical school requirements and considerationsExposure of myths and misconceptions behind being admitted into medical schoolThe MCAT and its importanceThe changing landscape of “Pre-requisite” coursesMedical school admission and application guidance
- [Law School Admissions](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/admissions-applications/law-school-admissions/): Jayne Rossworn, Options Solutions’ Law School Educational Consultant, has the experience and perspective to help post-secondary students assess the pros and cons of a legal career, to identify their law school options, and to navigate the admissions process. From her many years of advising law school students, she has significant knowledge about law schools in Canada, and a unique insight about the opportunities available to post-secondary students thinking about a career in law.     She can assist with: Career considerations Becoming a lawyer – the process Law school options – what different law schools offer Exploration of courses of study and “fit” LSAT goals, oversight, and preparation recommendations Law school admission and application assistance  
- [Speaking Engagements](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/events/speaking-engagements/): Is your school community interested in learning more about the post-secondary admissions process and how students and parents can prepare for the application process? Each school year, we partner with PAC’s and school administrators to host informative and interactive presentations in Lower Mainland area schools. We waive our speaker fee, and instead encourage schools to use the presentation as a fundraising opportunity.
- [Events](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/events/)
- [UK Institutions](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/admissions-applications/uk-admissions-applications/): Applying to UK schools is an extensive, exhausting, and intimidating task, as the application process is constantly evolving, and admission requirements can change from year to year. We understand that knowing where and how to start the application process can feel overwhelming and daunting for many students and their families.
- [US Institutions](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/admissions-applications/us-admissions-applications/): Applying to US schools is an extensive, exhausting, and intimidating task, as the application process is constantly evolving, and admission requirements can change from year to year. We understand that knowing where and how to start the application process can feel overwhelming and daunting for many students and their families.
- [Canadian Institutions](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/admissions-applications/canadian-admissions-applications/): The post-secondary application process is constantly evolving. Ministry mandates change from year to year, as do admission requirements. We understand that knowing where and how to start the application process can feel overwhelming and daunting for many students and their families.
- [Sport Recruitment](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/planning-advising/sport-recruitment-scholarships/): Recruitment rules change in the US each April, and USports in Canada has completed a major rebrand. It is imperative to have an early, strategic recruitment plan in order to increase an athlete’s chances of success and the best access to scholarship dollars.
- [Blog](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/blog/)
- [SAT, ACT, SSAT Prep](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/english-and-writing/sat-act-ssat-prep/): Whether it’s the ACT, SAT, PSAT, or SSAT, let our expertise help you dramatically raise your score and improve your confidence. Standardized tests can be overwhelming! Skip the stress and focus on your learning with our comprehensive and individualized approach to standardized exam prep.
- [Workshops & Group Sessions](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/workshops/workshops-groups/)
- [Calendar](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/workshops/calendar/): 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
- [Graduation Literacy Assessment Prep](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/english-and-writing/provincial-exam-prep/): We support students to prepare for the new BC graduation literacy exams in both grade 10 and grade 12. Our coaches help students learn how to critically read and analyze a variety of texts, write argumentative essays, and employ test-taking strategies for success on these  exams. Even better, through our sessions, students gain lifelong reading and writing skills, making them more effective communicators and critical thinkers going forward. 
- [Executive Functioning Skills](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/english-and-writing/executive-functioning-skills/): We start by listening and helping students identify their strengths, challenges, and academic goals.
- [Grad School Admissions](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/admissions-applications/grad-school-applications/): We can help with: Choosing a graduate program and MBA Navigating the application process in Canada, USA, and UK Crafting a personal statement Preparing and editing a curriculum vitae Preparing for an interview Applying for funding
- [Writing Support](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/english-and-writing/writing-support/): They help students brainstorm ideas and identify their goals, cheer students on during the writing process, and emphasize the importance of drafts. By identifying grammatical, structural, and stylistic concerns, they teach students how to be better writers while offering valuable insight into each university.
- [Admissions & Applications](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/admissions-applications/)
- [Interest & Career Exploration](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/services/planning-advising/interest-and-career-exploration/): The Strong Interest Inventory is an interest-based assessment that helps students identify their work personality by examining their interests in six broad areas: realistic, artistic, investigative, social, enterprising and conventional.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/faq/)
- [Our Team](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/)
- [Contact](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/contact/): 604-922-8456
- [Workshops](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/workshops/)
- [About](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/): Founded in West Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2003, Options Solutions was created to help students, ages 14 to 24, and their families explore and pursue educational and professional opportunities available to them during and after secondary school. Options Solutions is now a comprehensive educational consulting practice offering both in-person and virtual appointments.
- [Home](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/privacy-policy/): Our website address is: https://www.optionssolutionsed.com.

## Podcast
- [What to Know About Current Headlines and Trends in Canadian Post-Secondary Admissions](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/podcast/what-to-know-about-current-headlines-and-trends-in-canadian-post-secondary-admissions/): Join Melinda as she talks to Ken Steele, Canada’s best-known education futurist, to end Semester One. Ken is the leader of Eduvation Circles and the source of breaking news, bright ideas, and thoughtful insight into everything related to Canadian post-secondary education. Together, Melinda and Ken discuss current issues and trends in education and debate where higher education and careers in Canada are going over the next decade and beyond. This insightful, unique, and accessible conversation will help families think about post-secondary education and future industries in new ways, allowing them access to multiple sources and the latest data.
- [What to Know About Choosing a Science Undergraduate Program In Canada](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/podcast/what-to-know-about-choosing-a-science-undergraduate-program-in-canada/): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5L1Y6viMdD8QcbyrjMUZGV
This episode explores everything students and families need to consider when choosing a science undergraduate program. Join representatives from the University of British Columbia, the University of Western Ontario, and Concordia University to learn about different science faculties. This detailed and insider conversation explores practical topics such as how high school students can prepare to study science, whether students should take their AP/IB credits in university, and the importance of co-op for science students. It also delves into why everyone is talking about data science right now, and it offers a glimpse into a day in the life of a science student to help listeners get excited about their post-secondary studies. 
- [What to Know About Choosing a Business Undergraduate Program in Canada](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/podcast/what-to-know-about-choosing-a-business-undergraduate-program-in-canada/): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5coYcwH4XOntwLbdBEFUuh
Get the inside scoop directly from three of Canada’s top business schools. This power-hour highlights what truly matters when choosing a business undergraduate program and the hidden opportunities that exist there. We also cover the full scope of a business education: from how to prepare in high school to what to consider in a business program to launch a successful career. Most importantly, we explore how to get in and where business education is going in the future.
- [What to Know About Choosing a Smaller Undergraduate Institution in Canada](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/podcast/what-to-know-about-choosing-a-smaller-undergraduate-institution-in-canada/): Ever wondered what it would be like to attend a smaller undergraduate institution in Canada? This episode is for you. By talking with admission folks at three of Canada’s most respected small schools, Melinda discusses the benefits of small universities that have big resources and what academic and career supports exist on these campuses. There is also an in-depth discussion on the benefits of studying science in a smaller environment. Learn about everything Canada’s small universities have to offer and why they might be right for you! 
- [What to Know About Choosing an Arts Undergraduate Program in Canada](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/podcast/what-to-know-about-choosing-an-arts-undergraduate-program-in-canada/): https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wdPhifTXoOjnwxvBdI851
In this episode, Melinda has a laughter filled chat with Carleton University, Acadia University, and St. Jerome’s University (federated with the University of Waterloo). Join us as the panel shares their experiences as both Arts faculty graduates and now Arts faculty recruiters. This discussion explores Arts degrees in a fresh and significant way to help students and families gain a better understanding of the value of a degree from an arts undergraduate program, what skills are gained when pursuing a degree in the Arts, how to customize an Arts degree, and how an Arts degree leads to gainful and rewarding employment. 
- [What to Know About Choosing an Engineering Undergraduate Program in Canada](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/podcast/what-to-know-about-choosing-an-engineering-undergraduate-program-in-canada/): Join Melinda as she talks all things Engineering with McMaster University, the University of Calgary, and the University of Victoria. Listen as the conversation explores how different institutions admit engineering students, how to build a unique engineering degree, and how to launch from education to career with an engineering degree. Learn what students should be thinking about when evaluating different engineering programs across Canada and hear different hints for having a successful first year. This episode is for all students and families interested in applying to an engineering undergraduate program in Canada.
- [What to know about the Macleans ranking and The Ultimate Guide to Canadian Universities](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/podcast/what-to-know-about-the-macleans-ranking-and-the-ultimate-guide-to-canadian-universities/): Join Melinda for an unscripted conversation about the Macleans university rankings and publications and a discussion of Macleans’ pulse on educational issues. Talk with the people who track, research, and report the stories. This episode explores the history of the ranking, personal stories of how it influences students and families, and digs into its place in the post-secondary conversation. This episode also dispels myths about the rankings and where Macleans is going next.
- [What to know about how admissions decisions are made: an insider look – part 2](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/podcast/what-to-know-about-how-admissions-decisions-are-made-an-insider-look-part-2/): Melinda, Candy, and Linea continue their animated conversation from episode two, digging deeper into how admissions decisions are made and the admission and recruitment conversation. This episode will make the admission process more transparent and more accessible for our listeners.
- [What to know about how admissions decisions are made: an insider look – part 1](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/podcast/what-to-know-about-how-admissions-decisions-are-made-an-insider-look-part-1/): Get a sneak peek into the admission office! Melinda, Candy, and Linea have a dynamic, fun, and insightful conversation about how admissions decisions are made, the differences between admission and recruitment, the nuances involved with deciding who gets in, the most competitive programs, and what really happens when a university is deciding who gets in and why.
- [What to know about the Admissions Office Canada Podcast](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/podcast/what-to-know-about-the-admissions-office-canada-podcast/): Welcome to Episode One!! Samantha Falk, longtime Canadian broadcast journalist and Owner of Samantha Falk Communications, interviews Melinda Giampietro, host of Admissions Office Canada. Listen in for a lively conversation about Melinda’s background, why she started the podcast, who should listen, and hints for all families navigating the post-secondary admission process.
- [Semester One Trailer](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/podcast/season-one-trailer/)

## Team
- [Simone Dhingra](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/simone-dhingra/)
- [Sandra Heusel](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/sandra-heusel/)
- [Nessa Saleh](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/nessa-saleh/)
- [Rosie Salas](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/rosie-salas/)
- [Eli Hindawi-Wyatt](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/eli-hindawi-wyatt/)
- [Kate Condon](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/kate-condon/)
- [Jayne Rossworn](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/jayne-rossworn/)
- [Lindsey Palmer](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/lindsey-palmer/)
- [Ronit Berger](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/ronit-berger/)
- [Michelle Hsieh](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/michelle-hsieh/)
- [Gabrielle Bartlett](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/gabrielle-bartlett/)
- [Kate Williamson](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/kate-williamson/)
- [Kara Smith](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/kara-smith/)
- [Alyssa Morris](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/alyssa-morris-consultant/)
- [Monika Gay](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/monika-gay/)
- [Lara Mullin](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/lara-mullin/)
- [Taryn O’Keeffe](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/taryn-okeeffe/)
- [Ravi Parhar](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/ravi-parhar/)
- [Melinda Giampietro](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/melinda-giampietro/)

## Venues
- [Virtual Format](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/venue/virtual-format/)
- [All Offices](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/venue/all-offices/)
- [Point Grey Secondary](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/venue/point-grey-secondary/)
- [South Surrey Office](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/venue/south-surrey-office/)
- [West Vancouver Office](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/venue/west-vancouver-office/)
- [South Granville Office](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/venue/south-granville-office/)
- [Canada Place](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/venue/canada-place/)

## Organizers
- [Options Solutions – South Surrey](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/organizer/options-solutions-south-surrey/)
- [Options Solutions – South Granville](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/organizer/options-solutions-south-granville/)
- [Options Solutions – West Vancouver](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/organizer/options-solutions-west-vancouver/)
- [Options Solutions](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/organizer/options-solutions/)

## Events
- [Canadian Admissions Boot Camp](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-admissions-boot-camp-7-21-2026/): 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.
- [Canadian Admissions Boot Camp](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-admissions-boot-camp-7-22-2026/): 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.
- [Foundation for Video and Online Applications](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/foundation-for-video-and-online-applications-7-22-2026/): 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.
- [Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/intro-to-canadian-supplement-writing-7-23-2026/): This three-hour session introduces students who are going into Grade 12 to the writing components for Canadian applications.
- [Mastering the Essay](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/mastering-the-essay-7-28-2026/): Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills over summer break? Options Solutions is here to help! 
- [Video Interview Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-workshop-7-28-2026/): This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications.
- [Mastering the Essay](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/mastering-the-essay-7-29-2026/): Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills over summer break? Options Solutions is here to help! 
- [Foundation for University Application Essays](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/foundation-for-university-application-essays-7-29-2026/): Want to gain confidence in your ability to express yourself through writing? Options Solutions is here to help!
- [How to Rock Your First Semester](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/how-to-rock-your-first-semester-7-29-2026/): These intensive study skills sessions are designed to help students be academically prepared for post-secondary.
- [Mastering the Essay](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/mastering-the-essay-7-30-2026/): Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills over summer break? Options Solutions is here to help! 
- [Foundation for University Application Essays](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/foundation-for-university-application-essays-7-30-2026/): Want to gain confidence in your ability to express yourself through writing? Options Solutions is here to help!
- [How to Rock Your First Semester](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/how-to-rock-your-first-semester-8-12-2026/): These intensive study skills sessions are designed to help students be academically prepared for post-secondary.
- [Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/intro-to-canadian-supplement-writing-8-13-2026/): This three-hour session introduces students who are in going into Grade 12 to the writing components for Canadian applications.
- [How to Rock Your First Semester](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/how-to-rock-your-first-semester-8-17-2026/): These intensive study skills sessions are designed to help students be academically prepared for post-secondary.
- [Intro to University Level Writing](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/intro-to-university-level-writing-8-17-2026/): 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.
- [Canadian Admissions Boot Camp](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-admissions-boot-camp-8-18-2026/): 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.
- [Preparing for University Application Essays](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/preparing-for-university-application-essays-8-18-2026/): 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.
- [Intro to University Level Writing](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/intro-to-university-level-writing-8-18-2026/): 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.
- [Canadian Admissions Boot Camp](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-admissions-boot-camp-8-19-2026/): 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.
- [Preparing for University Application Essays](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/preparing-for-university-application-essays-8-19-2026/): 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.
- [Intro to University Level Writing](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/intro-to-university-level-writing-8-19-2026/): 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.
- [Preparing for University Application Essays](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/preparing-for-university-application-essays-8-20-2026/): 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.
- [Intro to University Level Writing](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/intro-to-university-level-writing-8-20-2026/): 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.
- [Foundation for Video and Online Applications](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/foundation-for-video-and-online-applications-8-24-2026/): 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.
- [Video Interview Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-workshop-8-25-2026/): This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications.
- [Preparing for Case Competitions](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/preparing-for-case-competitions-8-25-2026/): Are you interested in solving real-world business challenges, thinking like a business consultant, and developing skills that top universities, employers, and business leaders value? This interactive workshop will teach students the fundamentals of business case competitions and provide hands-on experience.
- [Foundation for University Application Essays](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/foundation-for-university-application-essays-8-26-2026/): Want to gain confidence in your ability to express yourself through writing? Options Solutions is here to help!
- [Post-Secondary Search Lab](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/post-secondary-search-lab-8-26-2026/): 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.
- [Foundation for University Application Essays](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/foundation-for-university-application-essays-8-27-2026/): Want to gain confidence in your ability to express yourself through writing? Options Solutions is here to help!
- [University of California Application Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/university-of-california-application-workshop-8-27-2026/): The University of California application opens August 1 for Fall 2026 applications.
- [Preparing for University Application Essays](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/preparing-for-university-application-essays-8-31-2026/): 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.
- [Mastering the Essay](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/mastering-the-essay-8-31-2026/): Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills over summer break? Options Solutions is here to help! 
- [Preparing for University Application Essays](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/preparing-for-university-application-essays-9-1-2026/): 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.
- [Mastering the Essay](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/mastering-the-essay-9-1-2026/): Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills over summer break? Options Solutions is here to help! 
- [Preparing for the “Why Us” Essay](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/preparing-for-the-why-us-essay-9-1-2026/): 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 alignment with specific institutional priorities at individual universities to help them stand out in the application pool and increase their chances of admission.
- [Casper Prep Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/casper-prep-workshop-9-1-2026/): The Casper exam is a situational judgement test that is typically used by nursing and medical school programs to determine behavioural tendencies of their applicants.
- [Preparing for University Application Essays](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/preparing-for-university-application-essays-9-2-2026/): 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.
- [Video Interview Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-workshop-9-2-2026/): This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications.
- [Canadian Admissions Boot Camp](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-admissions-boot-camp-9-2-2026/): 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.
- [Mastering the Essay](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/mastering-the-essay-9-2-2026/): Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills over summer break? Options Solutions is here to help! 
- [Canadian Admissions Boot Camp](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-admissions-boot-camp-9-3-2026/): 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.
- [Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/intro-to-canadian-supplement-writing-9-3-2026/): This three-hour session introduces students who are going into Grade 12 to the writing components for Canadian applications.
- [Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/intro-to-canadian-supplement-writing-9-12-2026/): This three-hour session introduces students who are in Grade 12 to the writing components for Canadian applications.
- [Canadian Admissions Boot Camp](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-admissions-boot-camp-9-13-2026/): This one-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.
- [Back to School Study Skills](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/back-to-school-study-skills-9-19-2026/): This intensive study skills session is designed to help students be academically prepared for their educational futures.
- [Video Interview Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-workshop-9-19-2026/): This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications.
- [Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing – Business Specific](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/intro-to-canadian-supplement-writing-business-specific-9-26-2026/): This three-hour session introduces students who are entering grade 12 to the writing components for Canadian applications.
- [University Executive Functioning Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/university-executive-functioning-workshop-9-26-2026/): The transition from high school to university can be challenging. This interactive course is designed to arm students with the knowledge and reference material required for post-secondary success. 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. This workshop is scheduled to get students organized before their first round of mid-term exams and assignments.
- [Canadian Application Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-10-3-2026/): These sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way.
- [Canadian Application Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-10-4-2026/): These sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way.
- [Video Interview Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-workshop-10-8-2026/): This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications.
- [Canadian Application Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-10-10-2026/): These sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way.
- [Writing for Applications](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/writing-for-applications-10-10-2026/): These sessions aim to help students complete the supplemental writing portions of their post-secondary and scholarship applications.
- [Video Interview Follow Up – Business](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-follow-up-business-10-10-2026/): The business specific session will build on the general Video Interview Workshop, and provide more in-depth strategies and practice for questions asked by business programs.
- [Video Interview Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-workshop-10-13-2026/): This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications.
- [Canadian Application Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-10-14-2026/): These sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way.
- [Writing for Applications](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/writing-for-applications-10-17-2026/): These sessions aim to help students complete the supplemental writing portions of their post-secondary and scholarship applications.
- [Canadian Application Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-10-17-2026/): These sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way.
- [Casper Prep Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/casper-prep-workshop-10-20-2026/): The Casper exam is a situational judgement test that is typically used by nursing and medical school programs to determine behavioural tendencies of their applicants.
- [Canadian Application Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-10-22-2026/): These sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way.
- [Video Interview Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-workshop-10-23-2026/): This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications.
- [Writing for Applications](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/writing-for-applications-10-23-2026/): These sessions aim to help students complete the supplemental writing portions of their post-secondary and scholarship applications.
- [Canadian Application Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-10-25-2026/): These sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way.
- [Video Interview Follow Up – Business](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-follow-up-business-10-27-2026/): The business specific session will build on the general Video Interview Workshop, and provide more in-depth strategies and practice for questions asked by business programs.
- [Canadian Application Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-10-31-2026/): These sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way.
- [Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/intro-to-canadian-supplement-writing-10-31-2026/): This three-hour session introduces students who are in Grade 12 to the writing components for Canadian applications.
- [Canadian Application Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-11-7-2026/): These sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way.
- [Video Interview Follow Up – Business](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-follow-up-business-11-7-2026/): The business specific session will build on the general Video Interview Workshop, and provide more in-depth strategies and practice for questions asked by business programs.
- [Video Interview Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-workshop-11-7-2026/): This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications.
- [Writing for Applications](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/writing-for-applications-11-7-2026/): These sessions aim to help students complete the supplemental writing portions of their post-secondary and scholarship applications.
- [Video Interview Follow Up – Business](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-follow-up-business-11-9-2026/): The business specific session will build on the general Video Interview Workshop, and provide more in-depth strategies and practice for questions asked by business programs.
- [Canadian Application Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-11-10-2026/): These sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way.
- [Writing for Applications](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/writing-for-applications-11-10-2026/): These sessions aim to help students complete the supplemental writing portions of their post-secondary and scholarship applications.
- [Writing for Applications](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/writing-for-applications-11-14-2026/): These sessions aim to help students complete the supplemental writing portions of their post-secondary and scholarship applications.
- [Writing for Applications](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/writing-for-applications-11-14-2026-sg/): These sessions aim to help students complete the supplemental writing portions of their post-secondary and scholarship applications.
- [Canadian Application Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-11-14-2026/): These sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way.
- [Video Interview Follow Up – Engineering](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-follow-up-engineering-11-17-2026/): The engineering specific sessions will build on the general Video Interview Workshop, and provide more in-depth strategies and practice for questions asked by engineering programs.
- [Writing for Applications](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/writing-for-applications-11-17-2026/): These sessions aim to help students complete the supplemental writing portions of their post-secondary and scholarship applications.
- [Canadian Application Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-11-18-2026/): These sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way.
- [Video Interview Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-workshop-11-19-2026/): This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications.
- [Casper Prep Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/casper-prep-workshop-11-20-2026/): The Casper exam is a situational judgement test that is typically used by nursing and medical school programs to determine behavioural tendencies of their applicants.
- [Writing for Applications](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/writing-for-applications-11-21-2026/): These sessions aim to help students complete the supplemental writing portions of their post-secondary and scholarship applications.
- [Video Interview Follow Up – Business](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-follow-up-business-11-21-2026/): The business specific session will build on the general Video Interview Workshop, and provide more in-depth strategies and practice for questions asked by business programs.
- [Canadian Application Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/canadian-application-workshop-11-22-2026/): These sessions are designed for students who want assistance completing their Canadian post-secondary applications in a constructive and supportive environment. Our educational consultants will lead students through completing the application process step-by-step and answer any questions that arise along the way.
- [Video Interview Follow Up – Business](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-follow-up-business-11-24-2026/): The business specific session will build on the general Video Interview Workshop, and provide more in-depth strategies and practice for questions asked by business programs.
- [Video Interview Workshop](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-workshop-12-12-2026/): This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications.
- [Video Interview Follow Up – Business](https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-follow-up-business-1-9-2027/): The business specific session will build on the general Video Interview Workshop, and provide more in-depth strategies and practice for questions asked by business programs.

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