you need to dedicate every waking moment to studying I haven't left the area where I am because I just constantly study study study any time you have off
as someone who has done QF EPs as well as EK and several others, I STRONGLY advise you to have some "down time" or you will find it very hard to get through the course. You can't function on it study. Even if it's only 30 mins to watch a silly show on tv or 15 mins walk around the block, do something to give your mind a break. I've seen people try the "study only" mode and it's trouble.
PS I did 98% or higher on every exam ever using this method so it does work.
good luck trainees!