Experts, pointing out the issues university candidates should pay attention to during the preference period, underline that candidates should create their lists by considering rankings, not scores, when making their choices. Stating that it's important for candidates to see the desired department and university in person, experts recommended, “Instead of choosing a profession based on hearsay from relatives or neighbors, include the departments that align with your dream interests in your list.”
Üsküdar University Education Specialist and Preference Counselor Ertuğrul Tut made evaluations regarding what needs attention during the university preference period.
Noting that the preference period, described as a sweet rush, has begun after an exhausting study process, Ertuğrul Tut said, “We can also describe the preference period as a process where many different emotions, such as anxiety and excitement, are experienced or will be experienced together. You can find information on how to make choices in many social media platforms, written and visual press.”
Score, not ranking!
Stating that candidates should create their lists by considering rankings, not scores, when making their choices, Tut said, “Last year's rankings in the guide are very important for gaining insight. Departments without scores are newly opened and unfilled departments. We can place these departments in our preference list in the desired order.” Tut listed the following recommendations:
Research the relevant universities and departments!
“Before including the desired universities and departments in your list, be sure to ask the questions on your mind by visiting the universities and getting information from department academics, and breathe the atmosphere of the university you will include in your preference list.
Learn your aptitude for the profession!
Instead of choosing a profession based on hearsay, or recommendations from relatives or neighbors, include the departments that align with your dream interests in your list. You can find information about professions and fields of work on social media. You can get an idea of your aptitude for the profession you will choose by completing vocational aptitude inventories. Additionally, you can get an idea by examining the academic courses of the department you will study.
Order of preference is important…
The process you see as the most difficult part, but is actually relatively easy, is creating the preference list. Because if you apply the processes we mentioned above, you will have already made most of the work easier. As ÖSYM also states, your order of preference is quite important, along with certain rules.
Don't let the thresholds confuse you…
Although the removal of thresholds this year may have caused some confusion, the situation is actually quite clear. Placements are made centrally within the context of quotas. The thresholds that existed last year continue this year as well; you can access information on this topic from the guide.
Definitely expert support!
In situations where you are stuck or cannot decide, expert support from someone who knows you will provide significant assistance in your decision-making process.
Area of interest is a determinant in success and happiness
I know you hear this phrase a lot, and you will continue to hear it. However, sometimes this can create problems and lead to wrong career choices. Therefore, remember that your foresight about yourself is more important than the future of the profession. Success is directly proportional to your area of interest and your happiness.”
Departments with lower rankings can increase your chances
Üsküdar University Education Specialist and Preference Counselor Ertuğrul Tut stated that candidates have a slightly higher chance with departments that were not filled due to the removal of threshold scores and have lower rankings, warning, “It is beneficial to keep this information in mind while researching departments.”
Ertuğrul Tut said, “Additionally, choosing associate degree programs that have many KPSS appointments, job opportunities in the private sector, and allow us to transfer to a desired bachelor's degree program with DGS will be a healthy alternative choice.”
Know yourself!
Education Specialist and Preference Counselor Ertuğrul Tut concluded his words as follows:
“When including bachelor's degree programs in our list, the fact that the department we will study offers professional alternatives means a healthier professional orientation for the future. In this regard, it is beneficial to be somewhat foresightful and to know ourselves.”