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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQs) -
1. Where do I start and which course do I begin with?
Ans – Apart from attending live classes, you should start by watching the following recordings.
For basics, do the special classes mentioned below:
These shall put all your basic questions to rest.
Foundation classes to understand preparation better for VARC:
How to make the most of Unacademy Subscription

https://unacademy.com/class/how-to-make-the-most-of-unacademy-subscription/7M97IKZQ
Kick Start your Cat 2023 prep

https://unacademy.com/class/how-to-kickstart-your-cat-2023-prep/BGZMPOIK
How to build one's profile?

https://unacademy.com/class/how-to-build-ones-profile/YU036D0R
How to read better and faster?

https://unacademy.com/class/how-to-read-better-faster-part-1/V9FW7BWF
https://unacademy.com/class/how-to-read-better-faster-part-2/6MXDBI92
How to plan your cat prep time management and focus?

https://unacademy.com/class/how-to-plan-your-cat-prep-time-management-and-focus/R2UX1H
X0
How important are marks in 10th and 12th in getting a good B-school?
https://www.youtube.com/live/VyaDcRE8x8w?feature=share
What to read for cat 2023?

https://unacademy.com/class/what-to-read-for-cat-2023/4GF8HKIW
125 Days Preparation Strategy Cat 2023
https://unacademy.com/class/125-days-preparation-strategy-cat-2023/RN747QJ7
How to choose between close options

https://unacademy.com/class/how-to-choose-between-close-options-in-rc/I7UYJ2LC
How to analyse mocks

https://unacademy.com/class/how-to-analyse-mocks-improve-percentile-cat-2023/T6HH5UKG
How to attempt VARC section + How to choose RCs

https://unacademy.com/class/how-to-choose-rcs-in-cat/KZBXFOKP
Essay Writing Session WAT

https://unacademy.com/class/xatcatnmatsnapmicat-essay-writingwat/W14SWDC2
Know Your Exams:

Watch the first two classes of DR
THEORY courses are as follows:
A. Deductive Reasoning (DR)

Course in Deductions, connectives, syllogisms:
https://unacademy.com/course/comprehensive-course-on-deductive-reasoning-cat2023/LXT4D
TAP
B. Critical Reasoning (CR):

Course on Mastering Critical Reasoning:
https://unacademy.com/course/course-on-mastering-critical-reasoning-cat-2023/TN66QA7S
C.Grammar :
Course on Grammar Made Easy
https://unacademy.com/course/grammar-made-easy-cat-2023/MAAXDUQY
Grammar Course (Repeated for New Students)

https://unacademy.com/course/grammar-made-easy-700/SJELOSZY
D. Vocabulary
Mastering Vocabulary (Roots from letters A to Z):
https://unacademy.com/course/extensive-course-in-vocabulary-building-cat-2023/ERXWE97V
Vocabulary Crash Course (Repeated for new students)

https://unacademy.com/course/course-on-mastering-vocabulary/K22Y4C9A
Course on Vocabulary Enhancer :

https://unacademy.com/course/course-on-vocabulary-cat-other-mba-entrance-tests/JAW46GVC
E. Reading Comprehension:
Reading comprehension the basics
https://unacademy.com/course/reading-comprehension-the-basics/7AB1913X
Reading Comprehension Intermediate

https://unacademy.com/course/reading-comprehension-intermediate-level-course/VZNKGXCX
Reading Comprehension Advanced

https://unacademy.com/course/advanced-course-on-reading-comprehension-cat-other-mba-entr
ance-tests/638D5M1A
RC Genres Simplified
https://unacademy.com/course/course-in-rc-genres-simplified/OHT9CT9R
Crash Course on RC: Basic to Advance (For new students begins 2nd Aug, 2023)
https://unacademy.com/course/crash-course-on-rc-cat-other-mba-entrance-tests/Y5IH
K2TX
F. Para-based questions:
Complete Course on Para-Based Questions
https://unacademy.com/course/complete-course-on-para-based-questions-cat-other-mbaentranc
e-tests/D9U5YWFL
A few of these courses like grammar & vocabulary might get repeated in the coming months
according to necessity. You are free to complete them through recordings if you want to have
that edge of time or you should keep track of what’s being repeated & join the live sessions if
and when they are scheduled. Please don’t miss practice classes. The theory is the foundation
but in the exam, you’ll have to paint the walls of the building built on that foundation. Unless you
practice, you can’t & you won’t succeed.
PRACTICE Courses are as follows :
A. Practice Course in Critical Reasoning (CR):

https://unacademy.com/course/practice-course-in-critical-reasoning-531/LX3BMLKU
B. Grammar Practise Course :

https://unacademy.com/course/grammar-practice-course-80/BU5C2UNX
C. PYQ SOLVED AND SIMPLIFIED:
https://unacademy.com/course/pyqs-solved-simplified/5BS1KDSU
D. Level Up Reading comprehension (ongoing)

https://unacademy.com/course/level-up-reading-comprehension/LE4Z9R4V
E. Practice Course on Para-Based Questions (ongoing)

https://unacademy.com/course/practice-course-in-para-based-questions/AAG2E24D
F. 100 RCs: NOT OUT (ongoing)

https://unacademy.com/course/100-rcs-not-out/G596OVQ9
G. NMAT Practice Course

https://unacademy.com/plus/course/comprehensive-nmat-course-2023/5X18C2UT
H. Final Lap Course(Ongoing)

https://unacademy.com/course/the-final-lap-2023/74EGFOCP
I. SNAP Practice Course (begins 27/11/23)

https://unacademy.com/course/snap-made-easy/FD2HFBM4
J. XAT DM course (begins 28/11/23)

https://unacademy.com/course/xat-special-dm-poem-rcs/MTJK75S2
2. What is the source of articles to be read daily?
Ans – Recommended websites to read articles:

● Aeon essays
● Nytimes
● New Yorker
● Scientific American
● Project Syndicate
● TIME US
● aldaily
● magportal
● Mckinsey
● Quarterly
● Bloomberg
● Economist
● Washington Journal
● Washington Post
● Psyche
● Psychology Today
● Newspaper – The Indian Express / The Hindu
● The Atlantic
● Smithsonian magazine
● newscientist
Subscribe to their newsletters or browse them regularly. You can save them on GetPocket
app/site & read them there too.
3. What do I read? How many hours are to be dedicated to reading every day?
Ans – 20 mins of reading news and half an hour of article reading every day is mandatory. Try to
read at least 1 article on the laptop/desktop every day to simulate exam-like conditions which
will eventually be helpful in RCs. Pick up a book of your choice for bedtime reading. If you want
to be spoon-fed recommendations, refer to the TIME list of recommended books pasted in the
end here. Try to solve Word Power Made Easy (not on pdf) within 20-25 days. (You can skip the
grammar chapter & word list given at the end of the book.)
For a detailed understanding of all related queries please watch:

https://youtu.be/C5vaRoFjWug
4. What is the source of practicing other than your classes?
Ans- the classes are enough. All classes have PDFs with extensive notes as well as questions.
If you regularly attend all special & plus classes, you will see it for yourself. My practice courses
are based on actual PYQs, books, and old mock tests. Having said that, I suggest joining mock
series from any institute like TIME, CL, or IMS in May. This will help you grow immensely &
enable you to see your national ranks too. If you still wish to access some FREE material or buy
some, you can go for sectional tests & quizzes from Unacademy, BodheePrep, GMATclub,
TIME, CL, RC 99, etc or buy any CAT prep book of your choice. Watch special classes too for
practice sessions.
There is a lot of material available on the group under the Rose bot that can be accessed
by clicking on the rose bot or typing the text /notes
5. How do I manage time between college/office & preparation?
Ans- Only you can answer this question! Starting early helps. It helps you divide tasks better.
You need to have a practical timetable that you can adhere to. Remember that your life is your
own creation. You have CHOSEN to prepare & you are accountable for your choices. As far as
basic tips are concerned, they’re discussed at length in the classes.
6. Where are the class sheets & answers?
Ans- Class sheets can be downloaded from the class link a few minutes after the class is over.
Answers to them are pinned on the group (check Files) or on the last slide of the PDF itself.
7. Which Dictionary to refer to:
Ans- www.dictionary.com
Recommended Apps:
● Get Pocket (for saving articles to read later+This shows the average reading time also
that one should take in a specific article)
● Knappily (Detailed analysis of contemporary+historical events)
Recommended YouTube channels
● Ted-ed: https://www.youtube.com/user/TEDEducation
● The School of Life: https://www.youtube.com/user/schooloflifechannel
● Vox: https://www.youtube.com/user/voxdotcom
● Oversimplified: https://www.youtube.com/user/Webzwithaz
● Simple History: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC510QYlOlKNyhy_zdQxnGYw
● Karishma Vanvani : https://www.youtube.com/@KarishmaVanvani
Recommended Instagram pages:

● @karishma_vanvani
● @finforall
● @finshots
● @scool.buzz
● @richertoday
● @what.is.mental.illness
Also, follow the pages related to the sites/newspapers/magazines mentioned above

Live class rules:
1. Politeness is sacrosanct. Do not be a bully; stay humble.

2. No personal conversations/attacks in classes/on the group.
3. I won't pause & greet anyone who's late to class. If you're late, just join the class silently.
Skip the greetings/apologies.
4. I won't repeat a concept more than twice unless it's tough & not understood by at least
5 students. If you face network issues, respect other people's time & watch the recording.
5. I won't respond to DMs on any platform. Come to the live classes to get your queries
resolved. (Writing a sorry/calling it urgent doesn't change anything.) Post your doubts in the
group so that other students can help you. Use the ASK A DOUBT feature on the UA app.
Sending DMs and expecting an educator to answer everyone's queries is selfish + unrealistic.
Also, help others with their doubts; knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied.
6. Synonyms/antonyms shouldn't be doubts as long as you know how to use the dictionary.
7. Please enroll yourself for the new courses so you don't have to rely on my message/reminder
to join the class. Take responsibility for your preparation. Check the telegram channel
daily.
8. Questions irrelevant to the topic of the class shall not be answered. If you're really
eager, wait till the topic gets over & ask your queries in the last 5 minutes of the class.
9. I will not go back to previous slides for students who missed it just because they were busy
typing unnecessary messages in the chat box. Download it later.
CATEGORISATION IN VOCABULARY:
● For writing down new words, you may categorize words into the following categories:
● Words related to money
● Words related to war/blood
● Adjectives for males
● Adjectives for females
● Words related to science/medicine
● Words related to spirituality/religion/belief systems.
● Words related to music/sports
● Words related to politics
● Words related to tourism/places
● Words related to nature
● Words related to human behavior/traits
● Positive shades/praising
● Negative shades/criticism
● Words related to rains/floods
● Weather-related words
● Words describing tools/objects
● Words for various sizes/geometric structures/shapes
● Words denoting Good moods/bad moods
● Words talking about the future and predictions
● Words regarding killing/death
You can make new categories depending on the words you come across while reading at your
own convenience.
P.S. Check the book list by TIME below.

P.P.S. Classes & pinned messages are all you need for your prep. Rely on yourself rather than
depending on others.
Happy learning!
Regards,
Karishma
Coach for Verbal Ability

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQs) -

1. Where do I start and which course do I begin with?

Foundation classes to understand preparation better for VARC:

How to make the most of Unacademy Subscription

Kick Start your Cat 2023 prep

How to build one's profile?

How to read better and faster?

How to plan your cat prep time management and focus?

What to read for cat 2023?

How to choose between close options

How to analyse mocks

How to attempt VARC section + How to choose RCs

Essay Writing Session WAT

Know Your Exams:

THEORY courses are as follows:

A. Deductive Reasoning (DR)

B. Critical Reasoning (CR):

Grammar Course (Repeated for New Students)

Vocabulary Crash Course (Repeated for new students)

Course on Vocabulary Enhancer :

Reading Comprehension Intermediate

Reading Comprehension Advanced

PRACTICE Courses are as follows :

A. Practice Course in Critical Reasoning (CR):

B. Grammar Practise Course :

D. Level Up Reading comprehension (ongoing)

E. Practice Course on Para-Based Questions (ongoing)

F. 100 RCs: NOT OUT (ongoing)

G. NMAT Practice Course

H. Final Lap Course(Ongoing)

I. SNAP Practice Course (begins 27/11/23)

J. XAT DM course (begins 28/11/23)

2. What is the source of articles to be read daily?

Ans – Recommended websites to read articles:

For a detailed understanding of all related queries please watch:

4. What is the source of practicing other than your classes?

6. Where are the class sheets & answers?

7. Which Dictionary to refer to:

Recommended YouTube channels

Recommended Instagram pages:

Also, follow the pages related to the sites/newspapers/magazines mentioned above

1. Politeness is sacrosanct. Do not be a bully; stay humble.

P.S. Check the book list by TIME below.

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