Essay Edge – 2025

Course Description

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The essay is a crucial component of the UPSC Civil Service Main Examination. It holds significant weightage and can greatly enhance your overall mains score, in conjunction with your optional subject. Several individuals have achieved commendable ranks solely by obtaining a high score in the essay paper, along with decent scores in other subjects. As you are all aware, the nature and scoring of the Essay paper have changed since the 2021 mains examination. The topics now are primarily philosophical in nature, making essay writing more challenging, and consequently, overall scores have dipped. In previous years, with sufficient efforts, scores of 140 and above, even reaching 150+, could be attained. However, in the past two years, surpassing the 120+ mark has become a formidable task. So, the uniquely designed Essay Edge course by Farees Rahman is here to change that.

Features Of Essay Edge Course

• Baseline Test – which will followed by a group discussion (also streamed live on YouTube) designed to assess the current proficiency of the candidate in essay writing. Based on the discussion of the baseline essay, personalized suggestions and feedback will be provided to improve the candidate’s essay skills. These suggestions will be discussed in one-on-one sessions, allowing for focused guidance and targeted improvement in the areas identified through the baseline essay.
•  Classes
  • Skill enhancement sessions with effective exercises in-class – These sessions will focus on teaching basic skills in-class through exercises, allowing students to master them. All the basic skills such writing various types of introductions, thesis, different types of writing body and impactful conclusions will be covered. These classes will be streamed on YouTube and are free for all. Enrolled student can attend these sessions offline as well.
  • Expertise enhancement sessions – With sufficient grip on the basics, advanced techniques will be taught at the halfway point during the course to add value to Essay Edgecourse 2024 your essay writing skills. We will cover making essays more impactful, persuasive, unique and craft two distinct essays for section-A and section-B.
  • For students appearing in 2025, additional sessions will be held till December 2024
  • Limited seats based on First come, first serve basis.
• 8 Full length tests with one-on-one feedback and 11 mini tests
  • 4 full length tests to follow the Skill enhancement sessions.
  • 4 full length tests to follow the Expertise enhancement sessions.
  • All full-length tests evaluated by Farees sir with one-on-one feedback. All evaluation as per current UPSC trends.
  • Mini tests will be followed by group discussion over google meet and short feedback by Farees sir.
  • Online students’ evaluation will be done via google meet/zoom.
  • Full length test dates are flexible. However, it is highly advised to write the tests on the scheduled date. Refer to the detailed time table below.
  • Mini tests will have to attempted on the scheduled day.
  • Mini tests are scheduled until April to ensure students maintain their essay-writing skills without becoming rusty, all while considering their Prelims preparation and avoiding excessive burden.
• Unique value-added materials – will be provided to the students during the course, aiming to enrich their essay writing content. These materials are specifically designed to provide additional knowledge and resources that can enhance the quality and depth of their essays.
• S.W.O.T Analysis Template – This template will be generated midway through the course, taking into account your performance in the tests. It will assist students in identifying their strengths and enhancing them further, as well as recognizing their weaknesses and working on transforming them into strengths.
• A uniquely designed Coursebook will be issued as a PDF copy, which will serve as a comprehensive one stop resource for the students. It will include designated spaces for taking notes, topic analysis brainstorming, and writing essays. Additionally, it will feature sections for evaluation and the S.W.O.T analysis template. This arrangement allows all essays to be compiled in one place, facilitating integrated feedback and tracking of individual growth throughout the course.
• Online & Offline Classes – The course is available in both online and offline modes, catering to the preferences of students. Offline mode will be in Bengaluru. Online students will receive a PDF version of the coursebook and the value-added materials. They will also have the opportunity to receive one-on-one feedback through platforms such as Zoom or Google Meet, ensuring personalized guidance and support.
• The course will cover both technical and philosophical essay topics (with more emphasis on the latter), providing guidance and strategies for effectively approaching and writing essays on these diverse subjects. Students will receive comprehensive instruction on how to tackle technical topics with clarity and precision, as well as how to delve into philosophical themes with depth and critical analysis. The course aims to equip students with the necessary skills and strategies to excel in both types of essay topics.
• The course is specifically designed to maximize benefits while minimizing time investment, recognizing the need for candidates preparing for the mains examination to allocate their time and efforts across multiple areas such as the optional subject and GS papers. The course structure and content are tailored to provide focused and efficient guidance, ensuring that students can effectively balance their preparation while still obtaining substantial benefits in essay writing.
• The course offers affordable prices while providing features that are not available elsewhere. The aim is to make quality essay writing guidance accessible to a wide range of students, ensuring that they receive exceptional value for their investment. The combination of affordability and unique features sets this course apart from others in the market.