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mano g Monday, July 16, 2012 12:31 PM

The journey of my success
 
[B][U]The journey of my success: Exclusively for the aspirants who need motivation[/U][/B]

[I]In this thread I will try to explain some tricks for passing css examination in the form of chain posts covering different aspects and angles of css that are highly crucial, as after going through the whole process twice, I have realized that css is not about knowledge, but the management and presentation of knowledge in a coherent, comprehensive, impressive and unique way.[/I]

I started my css journey back in 2008, when I just did my Bsc (Zoology, Botany, Chemistry). I was totally fed up with science subjects and decided to do something different, instead of taking admission in Msc, I joined an academy for css preparation. The competitive environment of academy provided me an opportunity to know my abilities. I started taking highest marks in the class tests and assessments, I started taking my first attempt light, I thought that it is my first attempt and just a trial, as many people suggested me to appear in exam after Masters. In this confusion and double mindedness, I appeared in CE-2008. I gave my papers without proper preparation and even at that time, I was 100% sure that I will not be able to pass any paper, but when DMC came, I was happy as I got 661 marks with 37 in Precis and composition.
I was the turning point in fact, when I came to know my potential that I can make it if I put some hard work. I took admission in Msc Mass communication with an aim in mind that I would have to appear in css exam again after completing my studies, so as per my planning, I appeared in CE-2011 with consistent work of 4 months, which proved to be successful by the grace of Allah Almighty.

[B]Merit No: 51
Marks in written: 698
Marks in viva: 198[/B]

I believe that still there were some loopholes due to which I couldn’t get higher merit number, that mistakes I will highlight in my coming posts, so that you could avoid them. But I am thankful to Allah Almighty that I have got DMG, the group of my choice.

mano g Monday, July 16, 2012 12:44 PM

Marks comparison in both attempts:
 
[B]2011/2008[/B]
[B]
Compulsory:[/B]

Essay: 40/56
Composition: 52/37
EDS: 62/61
Current Affairs: 50/40
Pakistan Affairs: 40/40
Islamiat: 55/61

[B]Optionals[/B]

Sociology 66/55
Journalism: 76/75
Islamic History and culture: 130/120
Psychology: 127/116

mano g Monday, July 16, 2012 12:57 PM

Factors involve in success
 
[B]Following factors are involved in success of css examination:[/B]

1. Hard work
2. Understanding the nature of this exam
3. Consistency and dedication
4. Fate and prayers
5. Common sense
6. Selection of subjects
7. Using own mind, instead of following others blindly
8. Self-analysis/ intrapersonal communication at each stage
9. Past papers
10.Writing practice
11.Not generalizing individual experiences as everyone has a different story, way, abilities, strengths and weaknesses.
12. Assessing the things from examination point of view.
13. Deciding right time to appear

pearlyS Monday, July 16, 2012 01:23 PM

salam

mano g its nice that someone after getting success takes care of those who still are lurking in the middle to find their place. :)) what to say,my first attempt was a huge bunch of mistakes. had i not committed those blunders i could have made it in first attempt :blink: but now it is what i cant undo. :wacko: Now, eager to know your strategy that nudged you to your destination & mistakes that came out as your detractors in first attempt. looking forward to chain posts of this useful post of thine.

thanks
stay blessed
regards

Codename Hijazi Monday, July 16, 2012 01:26 PM

Congratulation sister, Please share more tips to guide the aspirants...

Have you done masters? Or you are still Graduate?

thrilled student Monday, July 16, 2012 03:12 PM

madam congragulations!!!

& thanks for your guidance. please do tell us how to attempt paper.

idrees khan Monday, July 16, 2012 03:41 PM

Thanks alot sis,congrats on your brilliant success . your post is very inspirational for all of us.Hopefully you will share some other important stuffs with us, last but not the least, I have given my BA exam and waiting for the result what will be the humble advice and suggestion for me, what shall I do in these 3,4 months relating to CSS?????.Its for all the respected seniors.

mano g Monday, July 16, 2012 03:54 PM

General misconceptions regarding css in the minds of aspirants
 
• CSS is such a difficult exam which can’t be passed by an ordinary student
• CSS process is not transparent and some references work particularly in interview or allocation
• Many misconceptions exist regarding subject selection, specifically scoring-non scoring phenomenon
• At least one year is required for the preparation of css
• It is impossible in first attempt
• 14-16 hours continuous studies is required
• Multiple views exist about joining/not joining academies
• Isolation is required to concentrate

The above mentioned thoughts generally exist in the minds of beginners, but the reality things are different.

• There are many examples of csps who remained ordinary students in their academic career. It is a different exam in which different abilities are assessed, which can be present in an ordinary student.
• As per my personal experience, I know many students including myself who don’t have strong references even to get into a government job, but they qualify this exam. No reference work at any stage during the whole process, everything is systematic, though a few inefficiencies do exist as far as speed is concern, but otherwise this is a transparent process.
• Always follow your heart and mind while selecting subjects, but after thorough analysis. Prefer your interest level, background studies, ability to focus on particular subject, Ability to write effectively in a subject you are selecting, so that if any general question comes in the paper, you would be able to reproduce a reasonable answer. As far as scoring/non-scoring trend is concerned, it is a psychological factor that a less-scoring subject can’t be opted easily but this is something uncontrollable, so focus should remain on the aspects that are handy.
• The duration of preparation varies from person to person, few do it in 1 month, others may take 2 years to prepare, but for an average student, css is doable in 5-6 months (If one starts from scratch).
• Css is practical and manageable in the first attempt easily, many people say that one should give first attempt for getting an idea and then should appear as a serious candidate, but no one should waste any of the attempts in this process.
• Study hours can’t be generalized, as some students have sharp mind and they get the things quickly, others are slow learners, so always set your study hours according to your own way, relaxation hours are also crucial for having a balanced schedule.
• Academies play an important role as they provide a competitive environment, motivation, assessments are helpful for knowing one’s abilities, you meet with csps and get an ideal to follow, they tell you the importance of passing this exam including inspirational lectures, so if one gets opportunity, he/she must join academies, but on the other hand, it shouldn’t be assumed that without academies, success is not possible. Use forums, meet csps, experts, who can play the role of academies, but never rely on unauthentic sources of information. Taking guidance is very important to plan your strategy.
• Isolation is not required at all; you have to consult people, with everyday conversations even you learn so many things, so never assume that closed-door studies will help alone. Plan everything systematically, try to meet people from whom you will get some knowledge this kind of indirect/secondary knowledge will help you a lot while attempting paper and during interviews.

mano g Monday, July 16, 2012 04:04 PM

@Sarwar Khokhar!

I have completed my Msc mass communication with gold medal.

@ Thrilled student!

Soon I will post the techniques specific to attempting paper.

@ Idrees Khan!

I would suggest all the aspirants to complete studies first, because it will automatically create a maturity in your writing style and it will give you more exposure as well. As you have time of a few months with you, focus on language, writing abilities, current affairs and increasing general knowledge, newspapers are repositories of knowledge, try to develop habit of extensive reading.

Codename Hijazi Monday, July 16, 2012 05:15 PM

Thank you sister for getting back - please share the experience of Essay Paper, and your strategy for that Paper?

How one should attempt that? Your Suggestions?


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