What’s different about the Digital SAT for Swiss students?

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 brings new challenges: managing time on screen, navigating digital tools like the Desmos calculator, and interpreting on-screen reading passages without annotation. For Swiss students used to pen-and-paper testing or longer exam blocks like those in the Matura or IB, the adjustment can be tricky. That’s where targeted prep makes all the difference. At Cardinal Education, we simulate the real DSAT experience, help students get comfortable with the adaptive interface, and provide tailored feedback based on digital diagnostics. Our Swiss clients not only prepare for the content—they master the format.