Great News for 2.5 Million University Candidates

For the students who will take the university exam tomorrow, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Gelisim University Abdülkadir Gayretli and the Rector of Istanbul Gelisim University Prof. Bahri Şahin shared their tips for managing stress and achieving success. Gayretli said: “This year, the number of students taking the exam is expected to be about 2.5 million, which means less competition than in previous years.” Hours before the university exam, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Gelisim University Abdülkadir Gayretli and the Rector of Istanbul Gelisim University Prof. Bahri Şahin offered motivational messages and practical suggestions to the candidates. Emphasizing the importance of focusing on success without stress, Gayretli stated that students can easily achieve their goals during the exam and preference process.

“Mark Questions Carefully and Go Back to Questions You Cannot Solve Later”

"We wish success all candidates in the university exam. The exam process can be a difficult and stressful period, but this stage is now over. Now you have a new beginning ahead of you: the university preference period. In this process, we want you to be calm and relaxed and to make decisions without losing yourself to stress. We have a few suggestions for the exam day: Have a nice breakfast in the morning, relax by breathing deeply, and prepare your mind clearly for the exam. In the exam, we recommend that you start with the topics you know well. For instance, if you are good at math, you can start with physics or chemistry questions. One of the most important points is not to mark the answers in the wrong rows. Mark the questions carefully and then come back to the questions you couldn't solve. In this way, you can take more confident steps towards success.”

“Foundation Universities Offer a Great Opportunity with Their Increasing Quotas and Scholarship Opportunities”

Gayretli also added: “This year, the number of students taking the exam is expected to be about 2.5 million, which means less competition than in previous years.” Therefore, our students are in a luckier position. Moreover, foundation universities offer a great opportunity with their increasing quotas and scholarship opportunities. Candidates have the opportunity to settle more comfortably in the departments they want. Instead of being under intense stress to get into a public university, they can take advantage of the advantages offered by foundation universities. It is also possible to transfer from foundation universities to other foundation or state universities with a base score or lateral/vertical transfer opportunities. This means flexibility and opportunity for students.”

"Make Your Preferences with Experts"

Gayretli, who recommended that students work with experienced people during the preference process, added:
“College graduates in your family or community, experienced mentors, or college officials can help you with this. In particular, foundation universities offer professional support in the field of preference counseling. Working with expert increases your chances of get into the department you want to study. Even if it is not your first choice, you can reach your target department with horizontal or lateral transfer opportunities. Foundation universities eliminate financial concerns with their wide range of scholarship opportunities. You can achieve your dreams by getting a quality education in your own city or in a nearby center. Do not be panic, focus on success. I wish you all the best on this journey.”

“View the University Exam as a Practice Exam”

Istanbul Gelisim University Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin also suggested that students should take the exam comfortably by seeing it as a trial exam and urged families not to put pressure on their children. “Our students should take this exam as if they were taking a practice exam. Parents, let them not study anymore today, they should rest. Families should not have high expectations either. There are hundreds of tests in life, and this is just one. Success and failure are both part of life. Lifetime achievement is not measured by a single exam.”
Guidance Support in the Preference Process
Prof. Şahin also announced that they will provide guidance services for students as Istanbul Gelisim University after the exam. “After the exam, our expert guidance staff will be ready to support our students during the preference period. Our university will be with them in this process. Visionary programs for the future are opening. Students should definitely study these sections during the preference period after the exam. 20 new departments were opened in our university this year."

Attention to Accreditation and Quality Certificates

Emphasizing that prospective students should definitely pay attention to whether the departments are accredited or not when choosing, Prof. Şahin said:
“Whether it is a foundation or a state university, candidates should definitely investigate whether the department they prefer has national or international accreditation. In addition, they should not forget that the sections in the ÖSYM (Student Selection and Placement Center) manual with the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF) logo have international validity."
Stating that Istanbul Gelisim University has received 5 years of institutional accreditation by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK), Prof. Şahin added that they are one of the few universities in Turkey with this accreditation.