Originally Posted by hazelnut

Now how to crack css in my opinion
First of all... learn to write paragraphs...write one paragraph daily no matter what and try to get it checked on weekly basis from an english teacher. with time you will notice yourself your improvement.Once you have learnt paragraph, start learning introduction and conclusion writing
Work on precis, you will need an english teacher to check this one too
while paragraph writing, try to learn new words conjunctions idioms phrasal verbs and try to incorporate in your writing... (but when you are writing in exam dont forcefully insert words etc )
Second area after english to work is current affairs... i joined an academy and took lectures from a journalist...hes a remarkable teacher... i suggest following dawn paper,diplomat, jwt magazine and reading editorials... editorials helps in english and analysis...develop interest in current affaurs, watch news and broaden your horizon...try to write notes on ongoing topics say kalboshan case
For mcqs of each subject, i did mcqs of past papers since 2000
rest optionals and eds and isl... i gave 15 to 20 days to each... books are different for each and in fact there were no books for new syllabus so google was my best friend... i have mentioned books in different posts.. if anyone wants she/he can ask again
i tried to sum up.... hope it helps...best of luck

Originally Posted by saniam

Excellent strategy. Thank you for sharing. Please tell me how you prepared general science and ability?

Originally Posted by AXONS

AOA, please tell me from where you prepared objection portion of ENGLISH GRIMMER for example vocabulary, idioms, pair of words etc. i mean book etc
Also how you had prepared (handled) USA history + I LAW. Books etc
thanks

Originally Posted by hazelnut

Now how to crack css in my opinion
First of all... learn to write paragraphs...write one paragraph daily no matter what and try to get it checked on weekly basis from an english teacher. with time you will notice yourself your improvement.Once you have learnt paragraph, start learning introduction and conclusion writing
Work on precis, you will need an english teacher to check this one too
while paragraph writing, try to learn new words conjunctions idioms phrasal verbs and try to incorporate in your writing... (but when you are writing in exam dont forcefully insert words etc )
Second area after english to work is current affairs... i joined an academy and took lectures from a journalist...hes a remarkable teacher... i suggest following dawn paper,diplomat, jwt magazine and reading editorials... editorials helps in english and analysis...develop interest in current affaurs, watch news and broaden your horizon...try to write notes on ongoing topics say kalboshan case
For mcqs of each subject, i did mcqs of past papers since 2000
rest optionals and eds and isl... i gave 15 to 20 days to each... books are different for each and in fact there were no books for new syllabus so google was my best friend... i have mentioned books in different posts.. if anyone wants she/he can ask again
i tried to sum up.... hope it helps...best of luck

Originally Posted by irfanyz

Thanks for sharing your strategy. In your case, who checked your paragraphs and precise, I mean was it NOA Academy teacher (sir Nafees) or someone else?

Originally Posted by hazelnut

sir nafees taught us precis...but essay and paragraph writing i learnt from sir Najeeb Ullah... i think hes abroad on deputation now

Originally Posted by threesixty

AoA
Sir, did you give mock tests in any academy?
And what are your sources for current affairs other than dawn?
How can a candidate know that how to write answers in international relations as they have a specific pattern? Should he must give mock tests in any academy and take guidance from there teacher? Or is there any other way around? i mean without the academy?
Kindly answer my queries. I'll be grateful.

Originally Posted by threesixty

My situation is same as yours. I am an engineer with no csp in acquaintances. I have studied essay from a good teacher, but suffering to get help regarding International Relations (answer structures mainly) because no good teacher or academy is available in my city.
One more thing; do diplomat and jwt magazines are enough for both current affairs and IR or we have to consult another magazine for IR (current affairs related part)?