Prep method for Series 79

Quick question but not sure where to post this:

Currently prepping for the 79 using Knopman materials. Can we realistically pass just by watching their videos, taking notes and doing a shit ton of practice Q's, or is it necessary to read the textbook in its entirety? I'm wondering this because I managed to pass the SIE exam just by watching their videos, doing their exams and only reading the sections of the textbook that I needed to work on. However I've heard that the 79 is significantly harder so I'm considering grinding through the textbook in addition to the videos and class summaries.  

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I would skip the videos and read the book (since you can read faster than the narrator can speak), however the videos and book should be roughly equivalent. You don't NEED to do both.

 

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