DMC's of unsuccessful candidates - Page 16

JustA · #**151** Tuesday, September 25, 2018

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Originally Posted by Alishbaali

this year history of USA and PA were targeted.

The concept of targeting subjects is what discourages aspirants the most... It's disheartening and honestly, unfair

Gender studies was targeted as well. God knows how the trends are going to be next year!

Theodosius · #**152** Tuesday, September 25, 2018

JustA are you going to take 2019?

Faith with Strength · #**153** Tuesday, September 25, 2018

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Originally Posted by mmazari

Your scores were impressive without any support, especially psychology. Do you mind sharing how you prepared this subject and what material you consulted? Did you have a specific answering technique? I'm considering choosing this as an optional but worried that it would take a lot of time now as will start from scratch

For psychology I prepared notes from different books. I had comprehensive notes related to every topic. Moreover paper of psychology this year was quite unconventional in the sense there were questions where they combined conventional questions with contemporary usage. For instance, in question number one they asked the role of mind in the present world. I tackled question accordingly by giving examples from diverse areas. You can cover it just cover topics by consulting past papers. Good luck.

A Zeee · #**154** Wednesday, September 26, 2018

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Originally Posted by Topgun

Hmm sounds pertinent.Can you recommend any good English teacher in Islamabad

Sorry, I have done my preparation from Lahore. I have no idea about Islamabad. There was one qualifier from Islamabad in 2016. Hazelnut I think. Search her username. She had given name of a very good teacher in Islamabad. Other people from Islamabad may guide you better.

A Zeee · #**155** Wednesday, September 26, 2018

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Originally Posted by Waqar Afzal

Bro, I'm no expert. But i feel you don't need a standard English teacher as you have scored above 60 in precis paper. Very few people manage that.

You need to seek guidance from a teacher whose main area of expertise is essay. Even a serving or former CSP, a person having experience in CSS essay could guide you better.

I passed essay in my previous attempt while i failed in Precis. Essay is a technique, there is no problem with your English or grammar. A CSS essay demands clarity, cohesion, relevance and absence of any contradictions within your body.

I also feel that A Zeee bhai is right in pointing irrelevant start to your essay. It is unnecessary to write 100 points in your outline. While it is good if one can write 50 to the point headings and then sub headings in his outline yet i have seen people passing with 15-17 points in the outline. I myself remember i gave 4-5 main sections, like Intro, causes, effects, recommendations and conclusion. Where as i put 4-5 points within each section. So my outline could hardly finish one page.

All you need is to practice 8-10 essays and show it to a Essay specific teacher, a CSP teacher or a senior candidate who has passed essay 2-3 times.
They will check your arrangement and relevance as I'm sure grammar is not an issue here.

Totally agree with all points. No problem of English. Knowledge is also remarkable. Just technique is needed. Practice 3-5 essays of each major types i.e. cause-effect remedy, argumentative and descriptive. Get them check from good essay teacher or from someone who has passed this paper at least twice. You have written irrelevant and have not made good phrases because no one has properly guided you. 3 things are important i.e correct English, proper technique and knowledge of topic. Writing is also a key factor. Write 14-15 pages in neat writing instead of 20 above pages with bad handwriting.

A Zeee · #**156** Wednesday, September 26, 2018

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Originally Posted by Bakr

51 is way too good. Can you please share your outline for this essay? Also did you create the essay in the moment or had some practice over the topic before appearing in the exam?

I will try to share it. Since it was a long time ago, it is hard to recreate again. Also, my final exams are starting in few days so, it is pretty hard to recall and write.
I created it directly in the examination. This topic, although was anticipated but I did not prepare it. Both times my score is good. This time 51 and last time 55. I believe that I should write my essay directly in paper so that I can differentiate my essay from others. If I prepare it before examination, I am sure I will write same things.

A Zeee · #**157** Wednesday, September 26, 2018

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Originally Posted by Topgun

English Essay 24
English (Precis and Composition) 63
General Knowledge
GK1 (General Science & Ability) 72
GK2 (Current Affairs) 69
GK3 (Pakistan Affairs) 44 185
Islamic Studies/ Comparative Study of Major Religions 57

OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
Subject

International Relations
Paper A 55
Paper B 82 137
History of USA 38
Environmental Sciences 56
International Law 50
Psychology 65
Total Marks
651

Please share your strategy for these 3 subjects.
Current affairs
Precis
Islamic studies.
Your score is pretty good.

JustA · #**158** Thursday, September 27, 2018

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Originally Posted by Theodosius

JustA are you going to take 2019?

Yes inshaAllah. What about you?

isalimayubi · #**159** Friday, September 28, 2018

Essay 29

Precis 41
GSA 82
CA 61
PA 37
Islamiat 42
IR-1 48
IR-2 76
US History 39
Environmental Science 63
International Law 50
Geography 79

mohtasim · #**160** Friday, September 28, 2018

Any suggestion regarding GSA?

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