Q1: Should I use the original MilesDown deck or the AnKing MCAT Overhaul?
A1: The AnKing Overhaul is widely recommended because it takes the original MilesDown cards, fixes scientific typos, updates erroneous psych/soc terms, and adds deep hierarchical tagging matching Kaplan chapters and UWorld questions. However, if you want an entirely offline, lightweight, and unaltered deck without setting up AnkiHub, the original 2,888-card MilesDown file remains fully functional.
Q2: How many new cards should I complete per day?
A2: Set your daily limit based on your exam date. For a standard 12-week study plan, 50 to 70 new cards per day allows you to clear the deck during the first half of your schedule. Never set new cards to "unlimited," as this quickly leads to review backlogs of 500+ cards per day, which derail question-practice time.
Q3: Does the MilesDown deck cover everything needed for a 520+ score?
A3: No standalone Anki deck covers every low-yield concept required for a top-percentile score. MilesDown covers approximately 85% to 90% of core high-yield topics. Scoring in the 99th percentile requires adding custom cards for every missed question during your AAMC section banks and third-party practice passages.
