It depends on your child’s strengths, but for many Swiss students, the ACT can be a better fit. The ACT covers English, Math, Reading, and Science, with an optional Writing section. Students who excel in science reasoning, work well under time pressure, and prefer a faster-paced test often gravitate toward the ACT. For those used […]

We recommend starting ACT prep at least 4 to 6 months before your child’s intended test date. Why? Because the ACT isn’t just about what you know—it’s about how fast you can apply it. Students juggling Swiss school obligations, whether it’s IB coursework, the Matura, or Swiss federal exams, often need extra time to adjust […]

At Cardinal Education, we understand that Swiss students aren’t starting from scratch—they’re already highly educated and often multilingual, but they need help adapting to a different admissions culture. Our ACT prep is not a recycled workbook course. We provide bespoke one-on-one tutoring that considers your child’s current school system (whether Matura, IB, bilingual, or American […]

While students can take the ACT up to 12 times, most Swiss students test 2 to 3 times at most. The first test offers a benchmark—our tutors then analyze the results, refine strategies, and target weak spots in preparation for future sittings. For Swiss students, timing is especially important. We recommend aiming for one official […]