The preference period is the stage where you turn your YKS result into a program. Instead of rushing, reviewing the data calmly lets you decide better and reduces stress.
Score or success ranking?
Scores can change from year to year depending on the difficulty of the exam. The success ranking is generally a more comparable measure. When looking at previous years' base scores, be sure to look at the success rankings as well.
Look at several years of data
A single year's data can be misleading. Look at the base scores and rankings of the last three or four years to see what trend the program follows: is it falling, rising or steady?
Quota and score type
- Check in the guide which score type the program admits students with.
- In programs with small quotas the base score can fluctuate more from year to year.
- Be sure to read the conditions of programs with special requirements (such as aptitude tests or extra conditions).
Build the list in balance
Placement is made according to the order in your list and you are placed in the first preference you are eligible for. So write the program you want most at the top. Toward the end of the list you can build a safe base by adding programs where your chance of being placed is high.
Your sources
The Placement Guide published by ÖSYM and YÖK Atlas are the official and current sources you will consult when choosing. Decide on the data in these sources, not on advice.
With the sınavlab score calculator you can see your estimated score and ranking from your nets. The results are estimates; exact values appear only in the ÖSYM result document.