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Before the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) on 15-16 June, guidance expert Elif Aluç Gülşen made suggestions to university candidates. Gülşen emphasized that the strategies and test-solving techniques created for the exam, as well as the information gained in the exams in which the students lead their careers, have a great effect on the student's success, and said: “It should be remembered that those who give the most accurate response in the shortest time will have a higher score. Therefore, we need predetermined and tried techniques to reach more correct options in a short time.”

“DO NOT CONSUME FOOD THAT YOU ARE UNACCUSTOMED TO”

Istanbul Gelişim University (IGU) Guidance Specialist Elif Aluç Gülşen stating that one week before the exam it must be paid attention to diet, added: “Do not consume food you are not used to. If you need to eat outside your home, take care not to eat where you have never been before. Because stomach and intestinal problems and poisoning may affect your exam motivation negatively”.

“DO NOT THINK NEGATIVE”

Stating that the stress experienced in this process should be accepted as normal, Gülşen said: “You take an important exam, and 2.5 million students attend the exam under the same conditions as you. Being a little stressful is due to the importance you give to the exam, but do not have negative thoughts in mind because of your stress. You have done your best to this day and believe that you will succeed if you manage the last 100 meters well. This thought will give you extra strength. Experiment until the last two days at the actual exam time and in accordance with the actual exam atmosphere. This will allow you to adjust your biological clock and help you feel in control during the exam.”

“TAKE CONTROL”

“Be slow and controlled for the first 10 minutes. As you answer the questions correctly, your excitement will decrease and your adaptation will increase. Every question has its own logic. First of all, focus on the answer you are asked according to the logic of the problem, not your own logic. Try to see all the questions in the booklet. Before you begin to solve the questions, do not decide that you cannot solve some questions because of your prejudices. The expressions such as ‘underlined, bold, not, not the most correct’ mentioned in the questions are intended to perceive, so be careful to read the question correctly and carefully. Solve even the simplest questions by trading to avoid processing errors. Avoid long questions. The content is detailed in such questions. So read the question carefully without getting bored.”

“SET MARKS”

Gülşen advised students to identify signs when solving questions: “For example; let the ‘!’ be the sign you will put on the questions you can solve if you read once more, and the ‘?’ sign for questions, that you will put effort on. This technique will not only help you find the right answer, but also make good use of time. Changing your position or feeling upright and breathing for 2 minutes will make you feel comfortable when you feel sleepy, bored, your concentration is broken during the exam”.