Studying from the curriculum

CFA Level II
#1

Has anyone ever tried studying for level 2 exclusively from the curriculum?

Is this possible?

The reason I’m asking this is because ive started studying for level 2 and i dont have my prep provider notes yet. I am just going through the curriculum and I must say, I cannot understand a number of things.

Can someone comment on how much easier they find the prep notes vs the curriculum?

I really need some consolation. I feel really dumb right now.

#2

I studied from the curriculum and the videos from Irfanullah which complements it as he goes through blue boxes in his examples

if you like listening to videos, I would recommend to do that .

On the other hand, if you dont like listening, you might buy third party materials

Search this forum regarding third party providers, you will get ample suggestions