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Do you think AI-powered security tools will eventually replace some of the existing tooling, or just become another layer in the stack?

Hi everyone! This seems like the most query in mcat study groups that which aki deck to use, so here's a the research I did for myself, hopefully this saves you from some of the aki decks rabithole I went through this past month lol. some of you might not agree with my thoughts, but I'm confident that everyone with questions will benefit from discussion, remember pick the style that fits you, not the one with the loudest hype!
Some of the aki decks i came across:
1.Cloze (fill-in-the-blank) - Faster, lighter, more cards per hour, but shallower - people often complain about slipping into pattern recognition rather than true learning Basic (Front + Back card) - More time intensive cards that force deeper processing and retrieval - Requires more time commitment for the majority of people
2.AnKing (~6,300 cards)
Most actively updated MCAT deck, built off MileDown but far more comprehensive. Very well-organized and maintained through AnkiHub (which costs $6/month). The biggest critique is that cloze cards can feel passive to some learners.
Pro: Very well organized, extremely actively updated Con: Requires AnkiHub ($6/month fee); cloze format can lead to passive/recognition-based recall
3.MileDown (~2,900 cards)
Classic, lighter deck created by u/MileDown - still totally usable, but many people end up using AnKing since its essentially the modernized successor.
Pro: Light, easy, straightforward Con: Seems to be increasingly outdated compared to newer decks (not my opinion - just a concern more people seem to be expressing online)
4.Aiden's Deck (15,000+ cards)
Created by u/aiden_MCAT - Less commonly used compared to AnKing and MileDown - mainly because it's a massive cloze-style deck. Even the creator has said it may be too long for most students. Expect to commit several hundred hours if you take this on.
Pro: Extremely comprehensive due to sheer volume Con: Very time-intensive; not commonly used because of the huge workload
Pankow (Psych/Soc)
5.A standard P/S deck. Updated versions are now built into AnKing, so gold standard is Anking's version.
Pro: Reliable dedicated P/S resource Con: Also seems to be becoming outdated with sentiments about the "new-style" of Psych/Soc sections on test-day
Basic-Style Decks
Captain Hook (C/P + B/B = 3,351 cards)
A full modernization of Jack Sparrow, designed to be user-friendly, with the sole goal of "JS content without JS formatting". Also includes a new comprehensive equations deck, Pankow, and 100% of the original Jack Sparrow cards.
Pro: Extremely comprehensive; the most user-friendly basic-style MCAT deck; essentially a modernized version of Jack Sparrow Con: Basic-style = more time per card; most people will likely need atleast 3 months to learn
6.Jack Sparrow
Created by u/Jacksparrow2048. Great content and a very respected deck, known for poorly designed cards but very comprehensive.
Pro: Comprehensive Con: Extremely poorly formatted; large paragraphs of text; almost unusable for the majority of people unless you like paragraph-style cards (And yes - I'm biased toward Captain Hook - see disclaimer at the end - but I can assure you 100% of JS content is contained within the CH deck so don't attack me pls :)
My Thoughts:
If you prefer Cloze-style cards: AnKing is likely the best choice
If you prefer Basic-style cards: Captain Hook is the most complete and user-friendly option.
This review is based on my own MCAT test experience, many doom scrolls, and my judgement of general community consensus! I'm naturally biased toward Captain Hook because I built the overhaul - but JS was a great foundation to build on, so zero hate! I literally used and remade the JS deck for my own studying. and yeah you should be able to find all of these if you just google the name

Imagine a planet where the weather forecast says extreme heat, violent winds and sideways glass rain. Sounds like something from a science fiction adventure movie, but this planet actually exists.

It is called HD 189733 b, a giant planet located about 64 light years away from Earth.

From a distance, it looks like a peaceful blue marble floating in space, almost like our own planet. But don't let its beautiful appearance fool you.

The planet has temperatures above 1,000°C, and scientists believe its atmosphere contains silicate particles, the same material found in glass.

But the craziest part is the wind.

Winds on this planet can reach thousands of kilometers per hour. So instead of normal rain falling from the sky, tiny glass particles could be blown sideways at incredible speeds.

Imagine getting lost in space like in a movie and finally discovering a beautiful blue planet. You enter its atmosphere expecting to find a new world. Only to realize you are flying straight into a storm of glass moving sideways faster than a hurricane

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This changes in the iris suggest that the person could have been overexposed to high cumulative doses of sunlight. Like skin freckles, they are caused by a buildup of melanin pigment. Nevertheless this lesions doesn’t seems to have malignant potential.

These are examples of osteochondromas, abnormal bony growths that can develop on the surface of bones. In people with hereditary multiple exostoses, dozens of these growths can develop throughout the skeleton, sometimes causing deformities, pain, or pressure on nearby nerves and blood vessels.

In rare cases, these seemingly harmless growths can even undergo malignant transformation into chondrosarcoma

I learned this system from my psychology professor during my freshman year: students must build a system that will function well for them and help them not struggle when studying especially for exams.

I Stop trying to remember everything. I tried every method that could help my brain receive information and store it in long-term memory. But what I overlooked was that I kept trying and trying to store 2 to 3 topics, causing an overload and making me struggle to retain it on the day of exams. I switched to offloading information and focusing on only one topic at a time instead of stressing over it.

Create a system that works for you. My study system is divided into 4 simple sections (Concepts, Mistakes, Quick Revisions and Doubts) keep these in one notebook. Building a system will help you learn and understand the lectures better.

Every time you study, log something. If I learn a concept, I summarize it on a separate page. And when I get something wrong or forget it, I add it to my mistake notebook. Logging something creates and builds a second brain over time.

Revisions before exams. Making quick revisions will save you before your exams. Create a cheat sheet, short notes, formulas or key points from the lectures. This will be your last-day revision tool that will help you ace your exams.

Students must have a good and simple study system in order to study effectively. I have used this for years now and I have never functioned better when studying, especially during exam seasons. If you're overthinking how you should study, you should try this second brain system!

Hey guys, I am a freshman engineering student and I will be having my first exam in 3 weeks. I need tips from you all on how you study for exams. Do you think it is better to over-prepare for exams, or should I wait until a week before the exams so my memory is still fresh from what I study?