<p>I got a 25 on the ACT in September without studying at all. I haven't studied specifically for the ACT since.</p>
<p>How likely is it that my score will rise without studying? Do people get 1 and 2 point increases often?</p>
<p>I dunno. Generally an increase in your score is proportional to how much studying you put into it, but I guess if you had a bad day that day (i.e. not getting much sleep, nerves, etc.) it’s plausible you will do better this time, especially since now you’re familiar with the format of the ACT. Better go online and look over some last minute tips to ensure you do your absolute best (and actually study for the next one if you don’t get the score you want this time).</p>
<p>There are margin of error that your score may go up or down by 1 or 2 easily. Simply taking the test once would make you familiar with the environment and the format of the test that may help too. However, taking a test without preparation is a bad idea. Taking it again without preparation would be a stupid idea.</p>
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<p>My daughter got a 27 her first time with no studying. Second time (with VERY little studying) got a 30. She got cocky and figured it would come up another couple of points the third time (she is hoping for a 32) and ended up with a 29.</p>
<p>You may go up a couple of points on the next test just because you are more familiar with it - but after that it is likely you will have to study to bring it up further.</p>
<p>My advise is don’t take the real test as a practice test (i.e. without preparation). It will hurt your chance more than your pocket. If you don’t care about the test, you don’t care about the score.</p>