Digital and paper report the same 1–36 Composite on the enhanced core. A gap in your practice is usually the interface, not a secret harder form.
Why your two numbers disagree
Trackpad speed, flag habits, and scrolling cost time you already spent on paper. Tools: digital ACT tools.
The bottom line
Believe the format you will sit. Do not average a paper 31 and a digital 27 and call it a 29.
Start practicing
Start with a free diagnostic, then drill your weak spots with 15-question quizzes and track how you're doing across Reading, English, and Math. Compare plans whenever you're ready to go further.
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