Mains 2021 - Strategy, Doubts, Resources etc
Hi peeps!
Prelims result will be declared in 2-3 weeks. We may make it, we might not. Speculations will continue till then.
This thread is for those who want to move on. For those deciding to focus on the next phase of their prep; perhaps the most crucial one. We have less number of days this time (only about 85 days left). Let's collaborate and make the most of this time.
Here are the links to previous year's threads. Do go through them. There are gems in there.
https://forumias.com/post/detail/Mains-2020-Doubt-and-strategy-discussion-thread-1601963441?page=1 - In the description of this thread, you'll find links to paper wise threads of last year plus some handy resources.
https://forumias.com/post/detail/CSE-2021-Plan-Strategy-Daily-Routine-1602556617 This is the 2021 daily routine thread
https://forumias.com/post/detail/CSE-2022-Plan-Strategy-Daily-Routine-1633964267?page=1 This is the 2022 daily routine thread created by@nerdfighter.
In both these threads, you are free to post your daily targets and hold each other accountable. Or just lurk there and be motivated by the effort people are putting in day after day.
https://forumias.com/post/detail/Anecdotes-Facts-Examples-for-GS-and-Essay-1634039128 - This thread is created by@sbhati.Do contribute your facts and examples there. We can together build up a collection more than enough to conquer Mains.
Purplesunbird,
Hi @Neyawn, I'm writing 2 -3 tests every weekend. I know during the last month many students rush through their copies. If a copy is taking 15 days to get checked then the whole process of rectifying the mistakes goes in wain. By the time copies get checked, I'm done here with 3-5 tests. I've joined essay tests, ATS, and MGP all on Forum itself. Essay reviews are coming in pretty fast. But would you please make sure that we can get our copies within one week of submission? 15 days are not only slowing the answer writing but I've to wait for one copy to get checked to write another one. Thank you.
Hi @Neyawn, I'm writing 2 -3 tests every weekend. I know during the last month many students rush through their copies. If a copy is taking 15 days to get checked then the whole process of rectifying the mistakes goes in wain. By the time copies get checked, I'm done here with 3-5 tests. I've joined essay tests, ATS, and MGP all on Forum itself. Essay reviews are coming in pretty fast. But would you please make sure that we can get our copies within one week of submission? 15 days are not only slowing the answer writing but I've to wait for one copy to get checked to write another one. Thank you.
Hey, can you share your copy ID? 15 days is not the time we are taking for any copy as per our data. The 7 day time is breached, and about 10 -12 is the time in the last months, given the surge.
You can check the average copy checking data for all copies at the link below
Is it normal due to current rush or any technical issue from your/my side ?
@ForumIAS-AcademyI submitted my test copy on Friday (3rd Dec). I have not yet got copy ID. Earlier, I used to get it the next day itself.Is it normal due to current rush or any technical issue from your/my side ?
This happened with many people. Probably due to rush
Hi @Neyawn, I'm writing 2 -3 tests every weekend. I know during the last month many students rush through their copies. If a copy is taking 15 days to get checked then the whole process of rectifying the mistakes goes in wain. By the time copies get checked, I'm done here with 3-5 tests. I've joined essay tests, ATS, and MGP all on Forum itself. Essay reviews are coming in pretty fast. But would you please make sure that we can get our copies within one week of submission? 15 days are not only slowing the answer writing but I've to wait for one copy to get checked to write another one. Thank you.
Hey, can you share your copy ID? 15 days is not the time we are taking for any copy as per our data. The 7 day time is breached, and about 10 -12 is the time in the last months, given the surge.
Hey, we checked our records. As per the records you are in the GS Test Series with us. Are you facing this problem with any other subject? Or are you concerned about future copies if you were to join the GS Test Series?
You should also received a call from the evaluation unit today.
@forumiasacademyDear team, I've received the copy and the call from the office.
Such acts go a long way.
Thank you.
cc:@Neyawn
DM,Hi
how much time does Forum usually take to evaluate answer copies? I haven’t received even one of them.. I started writing a little late.. but still? How am I supposed to move forward if I don’t know my mistakes?
You can try raising a ticket. They respond very quickly to those
Hello, you can share your copy ID?
Maximum time is 12 days. Average time is 5 days.
There is a candidate who has submitted 4 copies at the same time which he had written earlier with older dates but has uploaded it all at once, and fails to understand that all 4 copies will not be prioritised over others.
In such as case you can expect 2 copies sooner like within a week and others after that.
@aa12 a better evaluation metric would be self evaluation. Go through the questions and the model answers in addition to your notes, if any. Check where you could have added points and possible value additions. During this period evaluators seldom get the opportunity to scrutinise copies thoroughly.
Precisely.
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