Gulesen Odabasioglu
Independent educational consultant for international students in Ankara, Turkiye
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Ankara, Turkiye |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Positive English |
Gulesen Odabasioglu is an independent educational consultant in Ankara, Turkiye. Gulesen helps international students and their parents apply to colleges in the US and other countries. Gulesen runs Positive English, a language and test prep center open since 1995. The center prepares students for TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE and SSAT. It also advises on bachelor's, master's and doctoral study in the US, Canada, the UK, the Netherlands and Italy.
What Gulesen helps with
Gulesen helps students choose where to study abroad and how to apply. Gulesen also prepares them for the exams that admission requires.
- Choosing which country to apply to
- Understanding application requirements
- Choosing which exams to take
- Picking a master's or PhD program and university
- Preparing for TOEFL and IELTS
- Preparing for SAT, ACT, GMAT and GRE
- Preparing for SSAT for US boarding schools
- Passing university English prep exemption exams
Who Gulesen works with
Gulesen works with students who want to study abroad and with their parents. Clients include those aiming at bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs. The center also serves students who need to pass English prep exemption exams at universities in Turkiye.
How Gulesen works
The advice aims to help each student know themselves and pick the school that fits their strengths. It also aims to make the move to university go smoothly. Test prep classes hold up to 12 students and use technology. Materials and practice exams are written by the center for each exam. Each course lists set hours and practice tests. For example, IELTS has 24 hours plus 16 practice exams.
Background and qualifications
Gulesen Odabasioglu is an independent educational consultant based in Ankara and a Professional member of IECA. Gulesen works with Positive English, a language education center that began in 1995 under Mehlika Suna Coşkun. The center prepares students for English exams and for exemption exams at Turkish universities. It also gives advice on bachelor's, master's, doctoral, certificate and language study in the US, Canada, the UK, the Netherlands and Italy, including Bocconi University.
Gulesen Odabasioglu pricing
Programs and services
- University application consulting
- Study abroad consulting
- TOEFL preparation
- IELTS preparation
- SAT and ACT preparation
- GMAT and GRE preparation
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The CoachVouch take
Gulesen combines study abroad consulting with test prep classes run by a center open since 1995.
Best for students in Turkiye who want to study abroad and need both application advice and exam prep.
Common questions
How much does Gulesen Odabasioglu charge?
Coaching with Gulesen runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Gulesen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Gulesen Odabasioglu help with?
Gulesen Odabasioglu helps with choosing which country to apply to, understanding application requirements, choosing which exams to take and picking a master's or PhD program and university.
Is Gulesen Odabasioglu certified?
Gulesen Odabasioglu lists: IECA Professional member.
Which countries does Positive English advise on for study abroad?
It advises on study in the US, Canada, the UK, the Netherlands and Italy. This includes Bocconi University in Italy.
Does Positive English help with graduate school applications?
Yes. It helps students choose an academic program and university for a master's or doctorate. It also prepares them for the GMAT and GRE.
How do I contact Gulesen Odabasioglu?
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