Nobody cuts a strip. You typically can limit cuts by cutting one hole big enough to get a hand into on either side of studs. You drill a hole through the stud and pass the wire. Either that or cut a small hole right at the stud, make a small notch big enough for the wire and put a metal plate over the notch.

Most electricians try to minimize cutting holes everywhere because the homeowner gets mad and it wastes time. Better to pull up from the basement or pull down from attic if available.