While the High School Entrance Exam is behind us, the countdown has begun for the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS). The stress and pressure experienced by students before the exam directly affects their proforma. Emphasizing that this critical period is no longer a period of acquiring new information, but of gaining psychological flexibility and strategic clarity, Expert Education Coach Sezer Kamir said, “Exam success lies not only in mastering the subject, but also in putting the information into practice with a correct plan. At the same time, studies done after 11 at night are also inefficient. Because the brain cannot process what it has learned. Creating a biological clock suitable for the exam time will be the most valuable gain of this week.”
The big day is approaching for millions of university candidates. As the final stretch before the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) begins, candidates are refreshing their knowledge and taking their final exams, while also struggling with the natural stress and anxiety that the exam brings.
The pressure of cramming years of effort into a single exam is especially felt by students in this last period. The effort to complete the deficiencies in the subject, the results of the mock exams and the pressure they put on themselves are among the main factors that increase the anxiety level of candidates.
“Focus on Your Child, Not the Exam”
Expert Education Coach Sezer Kamir, who stated that the YKS process is an exam that not only involves the student but also the family, said, “Focus on your child, not the exam. Let the routine in your life continue. Constantly talking about the exam or voicing expectations increases the burden on the student. A reassuring silence before the exam is the basis of exam morning morale.
Time management is of critical importance. Therefore, mock tests that will be carried out in accordance with the exam time will support both physical and emotional preparation. Experiencing what you will encounter on the exam morning in advance will provide the ability to recognize and manage anxiety. At least one trial should be carried out in accordance with the exam rules during the actual exam time,” he said.
No Repeats Last Week
Kamir, who stated that a common mistake made during this period was “trying to scan all the topics from the beginning”, continued his words as follows: “Instead, candidates need to focus on the points where they make frequent mistakes. Mini review cards, special solutions to unsolved question types and “error analysis notebooks” created after the trial are among the very important details for this week.
Candidates should wake up at the same time every day as they would on the morning of the exam. This way, the brain will be in “active mode” during the exam. At the same time, nothing new should be tried in terms of nutrition. In order not to disrupt the body’s routine, excessively fatty, sugary or caffeinated foods should be avoided. Instead of ‘experimental breakfasts’ on the morning of the exam, familiar and light foods should be preferred. On the day before the exam, no new topics should be studied at all. Instead, candidates can listen to their favorite music, take a walk or even remember pleasant memories from their family life.”
