SALTUS
Academic Counseling and Global Career Development
SALTUS is an academic counseling and global career development firm located in Istanbul. The organization is committed to assisting students in their preparation for graduate studies and effective career planning. We offer personalized consultation options, including hourly sessions and packaged offerings of 10 or 20 hours, carefully tailored to each student's specific academic background, goals, and challenges.
The company was founded by Dr. Gülşah Şenkol, who is a lecturer at Koç University. Dr. Şenkol holds a Ph.D. in History from the Ohio State University and has extensive experience as a visiting fellow at several institutions, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the American University in Cairo (AUC), and Princeton University. The mission of SALTUS is to deliver reliable and expert guidance, ensuring that students receive comprehensive support throughout the graduate school application process.
For further information, please feel free to contact us.
OUR SERVICES
We bridge the gap between academic aspirations and professional realities. Our method integrates a comprehensive research strategy with insights into career development, ensuring that your graduate journey is both focused and impactful.
Our services cover a wide range of critical areas, including:
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Strategies for applying to graduate programs (M.A. and Ph.D.)
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Recommendations for selecting the most suitable program
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Guidance on preparing application materials
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Support in securing funding opportunities
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Information about graduate programs across the United States, Türkiye, and Europe.
We tailor each application to meet the individual needs of every student.
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Student Experiences
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"Gülşah Hoca was incredibly encouraging and supportive during my graduate school application journey. At the beginning of the application period, she conducted a workshop that explained how expectations differ across countries and academic fields, which helped me prepare more focused applications. She also informed us about various grant and scholarship opportunities. When I was deciding among my offers, she provided valuable insights on the factors I should consider, including academic rigor and the locations of the universities. Some of these factors were new considerations for me. I would like to express my gratitude for her guidance and for generously sharing her knowledge throughout the process."
Ş.D. University of Pennsylvania, (UPENN), PhD Program
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"Gülşah Hocam's support during my postgraduate application process abroad, both through the workshops she organized and the one-on-one meetings we had, was incredibly valuable to me. She made significant contributions to my ability to evaluate the different stages of the application process more systematically, strengthen my application materials, and manage the process in a more conscious and confident way. Thanks to her academic experience, attention to detail, and her personalized approach to each student's needs, I believe that the feedback I received from her truly made a difference in my application process. I wholeheartedly recommend her to students aiming for an academic career abroad."
C.C. University of Toronto, PhD Program
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"Gülşah Hoca provided invaluable support and guidance throughout the graduate school application process. She organized a workshop that thoroughly explained the entire process and offered valuable insights, including comparisons of different educational options and all relevant details. Additionally, she gave me strategic advice by providing a quick perspective from an admissions committee's point of view during the application process. After I received my acceptance, Gülşah Hoca not only assisted me in comparing universities but also helped me determine the right criteria for choosing the best university and PhD program. I am grateful to Gülşah Hoca for helping me take this important step in my academic journey."
C.K. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), PhD Program
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"Applying to graduate schools in North America was a difficult and stressful experience for me. Having Gulsah Hoca as a mentor made the process much more manageable. She provided me with endless mental and academic support, helping me navigate the challenges, uncertainties, and stress of the application process. From giving feedback on my statement of purpose to discussing the best-fit schools, she assisted me at every stage and always encouraged me with her kind words and support. When I received my acceptance letter from the University of Toronto on a holiday at midnight, I couldn’t think of anyone else to call first other than Gulsah Hoca. She is caring, supportive, and deeply committed to her work, and I am forever grateful for her guidance."
Y.Ş. University of Toronto, PhD Program
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"Gülşah Hoca has become one of the people I trust the most regarding opportunities for postgraduate education abroad and how to access these opportunities. Thanks to her vision, my perspective on my goals has broadened, and through the workshops she organizes and one-on-one meetings, I have learned about many opportunities that I would not have been aware of on my own. I realized that with the right strategy, I could make precise academic choices. I am grateful to her for both her great support and knowledge."
B.K. University of Oxford, MA Program
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"Gülşah Hoca supported me while applying for schools abroad with her comments and helped me navigate my path with her timely advice during the decision-making process. I learned to calmly manage situations I had experienced for the first time from her, and thanks to this experience, I am progressing in my academic life with more confidence. I would like to thank her primarily for being an example to us with her vision, as well as for her sincere support and the courage she provided during this process."
D.T. Georgia Georgia Institute of Technology, PhD Program
Legal Disclaimer:
- SALTUS offers professional advisory services; however, we do not guarantee admission to any specific academic institution.
- SALTUS operates independently and does not receive commissions or financial sponsorship from any universities mentioned on this site.
- As our founder is an active faculty member at Koç University, SALTUS is unable to provide services to currently enrolled Koç University students to maintain professional ethics and prevent conflicts of interest. We appreciate your cooperation.
Get in Touch
We aim to respond to all email inquiries within 24 hours.
Contact us via email to schedule a free consultation or fill out the form for more information.
Thank you for considering us!
OFFICE
SALTUS
Business İstanbul Plaza
B Blok, No:179
Kadıköy / İSTANBUL
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