A premed’s guide to studying for the MCAT, how to prepare for MCAT exam day, the best resources for the MCAT, and more.
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Best MCAT Anki Deck for Biology (2026): Captain Hook vs. JackSparrow, AnKing & MileDown
Post By Ryan Brownlee – Founder of AspiringMD A current medical student compares the 2026 Captain Hook, JackSparrow, AnKing, MileDown and Aidan V2 decks using firsthand experience, AAMC guidance, Reddit and SDN. If you are looking for the best MCAT Anki deck for Biology, my first choice for a student who specifically needs more help… Read More »Best MCAT Anki Deck for Biology (2026): Captain Hook vs. JackSparrow, AnKing & MileDown
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MileDown vs JackSparrow for the MCAT: Which Anki Deck Should You Use?
Post By Ryan Brownlee – Founder of AspiringMD I used both MileDown and JackSparrow for the MCAT. Compare card style, coverage, workload, Reddit/SDN feedback, and which deck fits your timeline. If you are deciding between MileDown and JackSparrow for the MCAT, the biggest difference is not that one deck is “good” and the other is… Read More »MileDown vs JackSparrow for the MCAT: Which Anki Deck Should You Use?
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Best MCAT Anki Deck for 6 Months? AnKing vs. JackSparrow, MileDown, Aidan V2 & More
Post By Ryan Brownlee – Founder of AspiringMD I used MileDown and JackSparrow for MCAT prep. See the best Anki decks for a 6-month plan, with card/day math, Reddit and SDN research, and current 2026 options. If I had six months to study for the MCAT today and wanted to choose one primary Anki deck,… Read More »Best MCAT Anki Deck for 6 Months? AnKing vs. JackSparrow, MileDown, Aidan V2 & More
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Is MileDown Enough for the MCAT? A 2026 Guide to What MileDown Covers and What It Misses
Post By Ryan Brownlee – Founder of AspiringMD Is MileDown enough for the MCAT? A firsthand 2026 review of its coverage, weak spots, Reddit and SDN consensus, and what to pair with it. Last updated: September 2026 If you are using the MileDown Anki deck for the MCAT, there is a good chance you will… Read More »Is MileDown Enough for the MCAT? A 2026 Guide to What MileDown Covers and What It Misses
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Best MCAT Anki Deck for 3 Months? My 2026 Recommendation and 90-Day Strategy
Post By Ryan Brownlee – Founder of AspiringMD Best MCAT Anki deck for 3 months? I compare MileDown, AnKing, JackSparrow and more using firsthand experience, card math, Reddit and SDN. If you have three months to study for the MCAT, choosing an Anki deck gets much harder than it sounds. You have enough time that… Read More »Best MCAT Anki Deck for 3 Months? My 2026 Recommendation and 90-Day Strategy
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Best MCAT Anki Deck for CARS? What Actually Helps in 2026
Post By Ryan Brownlee – Founder of AspiringMD Is there a best MCAT Anki deck for CARS? I reviewed AAMC guidance, Reddit and SDN to explain what helps, what does not, and what to use instead. If you have been using Anki for Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, and Psychology/Sociology, it is completely reasonable to eventually… Read More »Best MCAT Anki Deck for CARS? What Actually Helps in 2026
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