Productive Preparation Tips for YKS Candidates During the Holiday Season

The Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS), which millions of students take each year, continues to be one of the most important milestones in determining young people's university and career goals. Educator Ertuğrul Tut points out that in this challenging process, not only studying but also consciously and balanced use of vacation time directly affects success.

Planned Study, Productive Vacation 

Stating that the vacation period is not only a time for rest but also an opportunity to catch up on missed topics, Ertuğrul Tut emphasizes the importance of students creating daily or weekly planned study programs. According to Tut, programs that include time for rest and socializing as well as studying increase the sustainability of the process.

Lasting Learning with the Right Study Techniques 

Stating that the vacation period is an appropriate time to try different study techniques, Tut points out that methods suitable for visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles increase the retention of information. He states that starting branch exams in branches where TYT and AYT topics have been completed supports topic repetition and contributes to addressing deficiencies. He also states that timed exams strengthen exam practice. 

Social Life and Sports Should Not Be Neglected 

Ertuğrul Tut points out that students need to maintain their psychological well-being amid their busy study schedules, saying that spending time with friends, going on nature walks, or engaging in sports reduces exam stress and increases motivation. Tut emphasizes that students should not neglect social activities that are good for them.

Rest and Sleep Support Success 

Referring to the effect of regular sleep, healthy nutrition, and adequate rest on mental performance, Tut states that the renewal of the body and mind during the holiday period increases productivity during the exam period. He states that a study routine supported by short breaks strengthens success in the long term.

Realistic Preparation with Practice Exams 

Ertuğrul Tut states that practice exams taken during the holiday period help students become accustomed to the exam format and develop time management skills, emphasizing that practice exams should be taken with the same seriousness as the YKS. He states that the analysis conducted after the practice exams is of great importance in terms of identifying subject deficiencies and mastering different question types. 

Setting Goals Increases Motivation 

According to Tut, the holiday period offers an important opportunity for students to re-evaluate their goals. He states that planning based on department, university, or target scores makes studying more conscious and motivating.

Success Comes Through a Balanced Process 

Ertuğrul Tut points out that the holiday period is a time for revision and balance for students preparing for the YKS, stating that spending this time both resting and studying according to a plan strengthens academic and psychological preparation.

Tut states that a well-managed preparation process will make it easier for students to achieve their goals and wishes all YKS candidates success.