12th-Grade Students’ Opinions About Abolition Of Threshold Score In The Process Of Entering University

Abstract

This study aimed to determine how the abolition of the threshold scores at university entrance affected the views of 12th-grade students who were going to take the university exam. In this study, which was carried out based on the qualitative research approach, the phenomenological research design was taken as the basis. Students' opinions were obtained through a semi-structured interview form. The results showed that, under the theme of how the abolishing of the threshold score affects the working performance of the participants, on the basis of school types; my motivation increased (FL), it did not affect (FL, AL), it affected me badly (AL), I continue to work at the same speed and pace (AHL), it kept me motivated (MTAL), my work performance did not change (MTAL), my work performance lowered (MTAL) were the answer by the participants. Under the theme of how it affects mood, on the basis of school types; it did not affect my mood (FL, AL), I became more ambitious (FL), it would have been better not to be removed (FL), undeserving ones will also enter university (AL), my belief in success increased (AHL), my anxiety state disappeared (AHL, MTAL) were among the answers as stated by the participants. Moreover the following answers were reported by the participants: on the basis of school types; It has no positive effect for me (FL, AL, ECHR), it has a positive effect for me (EİHL), I will be placed in an educational institution at my own level (MTAL). Finally under theme whether it has negative effects or not, on the basis of school types; following answers were given by the participants: “there were no negative effects (FL, AL, AHHL, MTAL)”, “those who do not deserve will enter the university (AL)”, “the success score of universities will decrease (AHL)”, there is no distinction between deserving and undeserving people (MTAL), it reduced my will to work (MTAL).”