Why would someone's ability to raise a test score be flagged?? That doesn't make sense. Why the hell would he announce anything if that's the case?? He's got until before the fall semester to raise it, I don't see the problem.
I've always heard if someone has a large increase in their score it gets flagged. Maybe not, but that's what I've always heard. Either way, he should need around an 18 to be eligible. That's a big jump to make.