I got accepted at SS today. I had been trying since 2013 or so. Failed several times, came back silently, improved, learnt better ways, went back, failed again. In recent last two months the acceptances started to come for few images. Built on empirical knowlege, finally got 8 selected out of 10. I am in now. Feels good. Now, I am with all major agencies in the business. Journey to reach SS improved my skills with images.
I like to thank the members here who answered my questions in PMs and many others who shared their knowledge and encourged. My gratitude and best regards. I will keep on learning and improving.