Dear Anum, I posted a detailed reply but I'll once again post it here so you may solve my queries please.

Firstly, I wish you best of luck and hope may Allah give you success ameen.

My list of questions;

1. I dont qualify for any age relaxation other than joining gov service asap and attaining another attempt. I saw you commented on everything just not this, is it that you think i'm being unrealistic? or you think it's not possible? ( i have posted in one of the threads regarding age relaxation and saw your last post there. If you see it please do reply here or maybe there, whatever suits)

2. I realize gov job is a better option for anyone and therefore hoping Allah will help me out in sha Allah on this matter. Present job is not giving any leave hence I got to quit.

3. As for the academy, I have not joined any academy but I intend to do so in July. I want to attend the academy only for Current affairs/pak affairs, IR, IL, HUSA, what do you think? For english essay and precise il take private tutions. Other than this I have a few questions regarding joining the academy. Since I am short on time do you think joining academy is better or shall I sit home and do it on my own. I do admit i am at a point where Im really lost like where to start from, what to study, how to study and how to attempt papers and etc etc but then on the other hand my constraint wouldnt allow me to waste even a single day but i need your opinion on this. which way is more effective you think? Do you think academy can help speed up the learning process and put me to routine of covering syllabus in shorter period of time rather me doing it on my own? Please pour in your comments.

4. You have mentioned, 'I do not have notes since I am making mine in bullets or as outlines for exams. This is recommended practice and there is no need to waste time on making comprehensive notes ' I have read this almost everywhere on the forum. I need clarity on this.

a) Generally in the paki system we are used to making notes of a certain topic and write it as it is in the exam. For css I need to understand the approach with your help. Am I suppose to only clear my concepts of every topic and rest write it all in my own words in the exam? Does it work like this or I need to write bookish stuff and that too very formal ?

b)Outline means, for example a topic which has all the relevant headings/points are noted and later I consult these headings/bullets while I rewrite my concepts by elaborating on the headings?

c) Is it possible if i make my own notes of each specific topic like in detail and then write them as it is in the paper?

5. For english essay I have seen most of you all saying everyday practice is needed, besides past papers thats it, is it? for grammer and all i need to learn words etc which i'll do so on daily basis

6. For the rest the subjects books you have recommended is all i need therefore i'll buy these asap in sha Allah.

7. Anum I have one more question. I know I need to isolate myself completely now and just study but i something I feel I should discuss here. This forum has alot to offer in terms of knowledge, awareness etc. My question may sound silly but you know once you open the forum its like you want to read it the entire day since theres so much of useful stuff. I just want to know what exactly should i consult from this forum so Im good to go. Like when to stop ? I hope your getting me. Im asking this because every thread is worth reading but I want to stop this habit and just switch now. Yani jitni malumaat honi thi bas hogae and that it i should quit it. (im sorry thats the best way i can explain my question hope you got me).

I am extremely thankful and obliged