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Well, as far as I remember the first time I heard of CSS was when I was a little school-going girl. Our teacher told us that her brother had qualified the toughest exams on the planet…and I was like ‘Oh Man!’
For me, the beginning was quite abrupt… My mom had always been pushy with me on the matter of taking CSS exams but I always gave it a deaf ear, until December 2010… I don’t know what exactly went into me but I decided to take up the exams. Grabbed my copy of CSS guide book from the nearest bookstore and selected my subjects overnight: D… On the 20th of December 2010 I submitted my application…and I said to myself ‘what have I done???’ – I had done something I didn’t have the slightest inkling of just a week before it.

Anyways, I got down to study… took no stress, even though my condition was lame. With a strong faith in Allah, I started searching for helpful material on the internet and elsewhere.Nabbed whatever I could get my hands on… but studying them was challenging, especially keeping to the fact that I didn’t have much of a time and that people around me had high hopes for me.Didn’t want to abase myself before them…had to do it!!!All this was onerous enough to addle me. ‘Do it, Amna’ –my inner voice screamed.

I gave up on my social life and occluded myself of my room. A state of hibernation, one could say.Watching TV before going to bed was something I had to hold on to otherwise I would go mad…That ‘TV time’ was the time for me to read through MCQs. My preparation was good… in fact, quite good since I was able to manage stress well.

Exam days were not so stressful… I didn’t touch a single book during those 5 days (10 papers in a row). I would just take the papers,come back home and relax.Just wanted my brains to have some space to breathe

After much wait, finally the written result came out…now I could tell all my impatient kith and kins about it. The first time I opened up the result document, I gave it a cursory look and hence missed my name…confused roll numbers with serial numbers…thought my dream were shattered!!! My hopes turned into debacle!!! Then typed my name in the search bar and found I was there. Yes! I had made it!!! I was there!!!
Yiipppeee!!! Thanked Allah a thousand times… !

Qualifying written exams did not come up as a surprise but the thought of final result ran chills down my spine. I did study enough this time… had five months to go through newspapers and revise my optional subjects. So, I worked really hard to catch up with it.

Psychological assessment was somewhat fun… It was interesting to have your competitors right in front of you; each and everyone giving their best. The interview went too well…didn’t drop a single question but the thought of not making it to the merit list was constantly lingering in my head.

At last, the final result came out… merit 114 and 11th position in KPK was all I could wish for. I was safe!!!

Allocations were like a formality… had already known my group through calculations on the forum and my own personal understanding of how things move around. So, I am here today writing this mesmerizing all that I have been through for this dream – a dream to serve my nation… to TAX them for a prosperous Pakistan!!!
Yahhhhooooo!!!!
Thanks to Allah!
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well. your story is awesome and worth acting upon...and even with happy ending...wish you success in life ahead...pray for us as well...

One thing i need to ask is you ahve written that choosin Indo pak was your biggest mistake...wts your score? strategy to prepare and solve.and any good tip regarding that subject will be an add-on..We all would appreciate if you spend sometime to elaborate my request for all your optionals...thanks

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Well, as far as I remember the first time I heard of CSS was when I was a little school-going girl. Our teacher told us that her brother had qualified the toughest exams on the planet…and I was like ‘Oh Man!’
For me, the beginning was quite abrupt… My mom had always been pushy with me on the matter of taking CSS exams but I always gave it a deaf ear, until December 2010… I don’t know what exactly went into me but I decided to take up the exams. Grabbed my copy of CSS guide book from the nearest bookstore and selected my subjects overnight: D… On the 20th of December 2010 I submitted my application…and I said to myself ‘what have I done???’ – I had done something I didn’t have the slightest inkling of just a week before it.

Anyways, I got down to study… took no stress, even though my condition was lame. With a strong faith in Allah, I started searching for helpful material on the internet and elsewhere.Nabbed whatever I could get my hands on… but studying them was challenging, especially keeping to the fact that I didn’t have much of a time and that people around me had high hopes for me.Didn’t want to abase myself before them…had to do it!!!All this was onerous enough to addle me. ‘Do it, Amna’ –my inner voice screamed.

I gave up on my social life and occluded myself of my room. A state of hibernation, one could say.Watching TV before going to bed was something I had to hold on to otherwise I would go mad…That ‘TV time’ was the time for me to read through MCQs. My preparation was good… in fact, quite good since I was able to manage stress well.

Exam days were not so stressful… I didn’t touch a single book during those 5 days (10 papers in a row). I would just take the papers,come back home and relax.Just wanted my brains to have some space to breathe

After much wait, finally the written result came out…now I could tell all my impatient kith and kins about it. The first time I opened up the result document, I gave it a cursory look and hence missed my name…confused roll numbers with serial numbers…thought my dream were shattered!!! My hopes turned into debacle!!! Then typed my name in the search bar and found I was there. Yes! I had made it!!! I was there!!!
Yiipppeee!!! Thanked Allah a thousand times… !

Qualifying written exams did not come up as a surprise but the thought of final result ran chills down my spine. I did study enough this time… had five months to go through newspapers and revise my optional subjects. So, I worked really hard to catch up with it.

Psychological assessment was somewhat fun… It was interesting to have your competitors right in front of you; each and everyone giving their best. The interview went too well…didn’t drop a single question but the thought of not making it to the merit list was constantly lingering in my head.

At last, the final result came out… merit 114 and 11th position in KPK was all I could wish for. I was safe!!!

Allocations were like a formality… had already known my group through calculations on the forum and my own personal understanding of how things move around. So, I am here today writing this mesmerizing all that I have been through for this dream – a dream to serve my nation… to TAX them for a prosperous Pakistan!!!
Yahhhhooooo!!!!
Thanks to Allah!

That's very good and inspirational really. I would like to ask about your educational background?

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Thanx alot ,m very inspired !
Congratx Amna,itx really Amazing and encourageble Story,especialy fr the Beginners like us!
It proved that If u believe on GOD & Urself ,can move Mountains! Css is just an exam!
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Quite amazing. Wish you sucess in future life as well.
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your story is really amazing and shows that Allah is always there to help u and make ur dream true.GOD bless u and share your optional?
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your story is really amazing and shows that Allah is always there to help u and make ur dream true.GOD bless u and share your optional?
Thanks so much!

Yup! The main ingredient for success is a strong faith in your Creator and the abilities that he has bestowed you with.

My optional subjects were:
Psychology
Sociology
Journalism
Indo-Pak History (I shouldn't have picked up this one :p)

Good luck!

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Thanx alot ,m very inspired !
Congratx Amna,itx really Amazing and encourageble Story,especialy fr the Beginners like us!
It proved that If u believe on GOD & Urself ,can move Mountains! Css is just an exam!
Yup! I have actually put it up for beginners like yourself...

Good luck!!!

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That's very good and inspirational really. I would like to ask about your educational background?

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Thank you!

I have had my schooling from Beaconhouse School System, Peshawar.

Then, went to F.G.Degree College, Peshawar for Intermediate and Bachelors. In B.A, my majors were English Literature and Psychology.

Then, did my masters in English literature and applied linguistics from Peshawar University.

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well. your story is awesome and worth acting upon...and even with happy ending...wish you success in life ahead...pray for us as well...

One thing i need to ask is you ahve written that choosin Indo pak was your biggest mistake...wts your score? strategy to prepare and solve.and any good tip regarding that subject will be an add-on..We all would appreciate if you spend sometime to elaborate my request for all your optionals...thanks
Thanks so much! Wishing you great success in the future!

Well, my score in Indo-Pak is poor I could only score 76 ... I was expecting something in 100s but never mind! Well, I don't find myself in a position to help you to prepare Indo-Pak because my score is really low... However, I could help you with others.

Psychology - I sifted out Psychology has an optional, since I had it as a subject in my bachelors. All I did was revise the lessons. Do not leave out any topics - just give a thorough reading to each and everything. It is an interesting subject and quite easy, too... so nothing to worry!

Journalism - It is mostly based on general knowledge. If you go through the Journalism paper-2011, you will realize that one could even solve it without any preparation. I did consult a couple of books for it... but it really needs you to have a creative mind, so that you can easily present your general ideas.

Sociology - Again, an easy one... you just need to understand the basic concepts and rest you can develop things on your own.

My Overall Strategy:

1. Try to develop your writing skills. My freelance writing job has assisted me like anything to achieve my CSS goal. If your writing skills are good, you will be able to tackle even the trickiest of questions.
2. MCQs promise solid marks. So, give much importance to the preparation of MCQs of each and every paper.
3. Be confident and keep a winning attitude!
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bohat bohat mubark ho aap ko

ur story poured a new motivation in my struggle

best of luck for the future

aap k notes aur books agar faregh hain aap se, can u give them to me please

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