Verbal Ability (VARC)
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Curated RC Reading List
CAT VARC passages are rarely pulled from daily newspapers. They are extracted from international journals and high-level magazines. Read from these sources to build stamina and familiarize yourself with complex sentence structures.
Pro Tip: Do not just memorize facts. Focus on understanding the Author's Tone and the Main Idea.
Philosophy & Culture
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Aeon Essays
The Holy Grail for CAT. Deep essays on philosophy, history, and human nature.
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Arts & Letters Daily
Curated list of the best essays regarding literature, philosophy, and trends.
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Psyche
Focuses on psychology, mental health, and human behavior.
Science & Evolution
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Smithsonian Magazine
Great for history, archaeology, and natural sciences (highly tested).
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Quanta Magazine
Complex physics, mathematics, and biology concepts explained simply.
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Scientific American
Classic, highly structured science articles perfect for RC practice.
Global Economics
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The Economist
The gold standard. CAT mimics this writing style perfectly.
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Project Syndicate
High-level opinion pieces by global economists and political leaders.
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Harvard Business Review
Excellent for organizational psychology and business theories.
Reading Stamina
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The Atlantic
Incredible, lengthy cultural and political essays to build focus.
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Longreads
A curation of the best long-form storytelling on the web.
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Nautilus
Combines science, culture, and philosophy into single, beautiful essays.
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