Would I be accused of cheating?

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So I took the ACT in early March, like March 3rd or something, for the state required test, and scored a 28 (28.25 to be exact). That is a considerably low score for me, and when taking the test I was extremely sick (had a fever, and just didn’t feel well all together). I was also dealing with some family problems; simply put, it was not a good time to take the test. Again, I had no other option but to take the test because it was state administered.

I am taking the test again this Saturday (June 13th) and I have been taking practice exams (I took none before the 28). I have been scoring 33s-35s on all of them and I was wondering if I scored a 33 or 34, heck even a 35 fingers crossed would I be accused of cheating?

Thanks in advance. I am kind of new to this and I have been reading college confidential and found a lot of stories about cheating.

Just to clarify - in no way would I cheat, I would never do that.

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That is not cheating. You studied and prepared and consequently improved your score. It is actually pretty common.

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Scores that move 8 points are subject to quality review. The test may be selected for audit.

My advice is save all of your practice materials.

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My younger son took the ACT cold and got a 26 the first time. He studied with the help of a tutor and scored 31 composite 6 months later. As stated above ^^^ a huge increase of 8 points would be a cause for review which would put you at 36 and an amazing score. Good Luck.

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Just get 8 extra points, then worry about being accused of cheating. Until you get 8pts, don’t stress over it:-)