YKS has four score types: Science (SAY), Equal Weight (EA), Verbal (SÖZ) and Language (DİL). University programs state which score type they admit students with, so choosing a score type starts with your goal.
Decide on your target program first
The program itself tells you which score type is needed. For example, medicine and engineering programs usually admit students with the Science score, while foreign language programs admit with the Language score. For certain information it is safest to check the ÖSYM Placement Guide or YÖK Atlas; these are examples, and current conditions may change from year to year.
How the score type changes your study plan
- SAY: the AYT Mathematics and science tests (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) carry the weight.
- EA: you need AYT Mathematics and the Turkish Language and Literature–Social Sciences-1 tests.
- SÖZ: you need the AYT Turkish Language and Literature–Social Sciences-1 and Social Sciences-2 tests.
- DİL: you take the Foreign Language Test (YDT).
TYT matters in every case
Whichever score type you choose, you need a good TYT score, because the placement score includes a share of TYT. I suggest you do not neglect TYT studying.
If you find it hard to decide
- Compare your practice exam results by subject; see in which subjects you progress faster.
- Note which subjects you enjoy more. These are the subjects you will study for a long time.
- Check the score type of the 2-3 programs you want to study in the guide and find what they have in common.
In the sınavlab score calculator you can enter your nets and see your estimated score and ranking in different score types side by side. These results are estimates; the official result appears only in the ÖSYM document.