The short answer is: not always—but it’s highly recommended. Many U.S. universities are still test-optional, meaning students don’t have to submit SAT scores. However, as Swiss applicants, your child is competing in a global admissions pool. A strong SAT score offers a standardized benchmark that can validate your child’s academic abilities across borders. This is […]

The SAT has officially gone digital for all international test-takers, including students in Switzerland. While the content is largely the same—math, reading, grammar, and reasoning—the format has changed significantly. The test is shorter (just over two hours), adaptive (questions change based on performance), and fully administered on a computer. That may sound easier, but it […]

The best time to begin SAT prep is roughly six to nine months before your preferred test date. For Swiss students, we typically recommend starting in the second semester of Grade 10 (or early in Grade 11), particularly if you’re balancing demanding programs like the IB or Matura. Why start so early? Because unlike Swiss […]

Absolutely. Many Swiss families assume that because their child is excelling in the Matura, IB, or bilingual programs, they’ll automatically ace the SAT. But success in Swiss academic systems doesn’t always translate to high SAT scores. The SAT measures very specific skills—like data interpretation, concise grammar corrections, and strategic reading under time pressure—that aren’t emphasized […]