If you want to pursue a master's degree after graduating from an undergraduate program, paying attention to the points I mentioned below during the application process can make your process easier.

1st Undergraduate Term

• Decide whether you want to study for a master's degree or not, at the beginning of your 3rd year at the latest.
• Engage in activities that will strengthen your hand during the application process. (Academic study/project etc.)
• Try to keep your GPA as high as possible. (This value will vary from section to section.)
• If you intend to apply to a program offered in your own school/department, take advantage of contacting the department professors. (This is also necessary so that you can ask for references when applying to other schools.)
• Contact people who graduated from your department and entered various graduate programs and ask about their experiences.
• Most universities require ALES and YDS/YÖKDİL etc. for application. It requires that you have taken the exams and passed the threshold score they set. Therefore, you must take these exams in the spring semester of your 4th grade at the latest.

2. Determining the Programs to Apply to

• First of all, decide whether you want to go abroad or domestically, based on your own wishes and possibilities.
• Definitely choose multiple alternative programs.
• Pay attention to the educational languages ​​of the programs.
• You can find information about the programs you are considering applying to on the universities' websites.
• You can ask your questions about the program to the program manager.
• Research faculty members in detail as well.
• If you can reach someone who is studying or has studied in that program, you can get more information.

3. Application Process

• Applications for graduate programs at most universities start after June.
• For each program you are considering applying to, you can be informed about announcements about dates and details by following the website of the institute to which that program is affiliated.
• Nowadays, many programs receive applications online, so you can also apply to programs outside the city.
• Carefully review the documents required for the program you will apply to.

4. Interview/Science Exam

• Although it varies from program to program; You may be asked to take an interview, science exam, or both.
• For the science exam, you can study for introductory courses that cover the basics of the department you are studying.
• Before the interview, be sure to have rehearsals with someone you know, including potential questions that will be asked and answered spontaneously.
• In 90% of interviews, your fluency and confidence are more important than what you say.
• Prepare specifically for some of the questions that are asked in almost every interview. (Why this school/program, briefly introduce yourself, what academic activities you were involved in during your undergraduate life, etc.)

5. After Application

• Departments usually announce the evaluation results within 1 week. Exact dates are stated in the application calendar.
• After following and learning the result announcements, you can register on the relevant dates. (Usually September)