after trying 3 times before, I passed PA this weekend.
my study material:
PPI Study Manual dn practice exams, Elif's questions and practice tests, Designer Hacks. Book SWL, Site planning Standards, Mechanical, electrical and lighting in buildings---the books have to be read cover to cover, i found that while it takes a long time it is s MUST--i had failed before by avoiding this route, but it seems it something we have to make time for.