Alabama flagships publish ACT-and-GPA steps that can change tuition by thousands. Look up this year's University of Alabama and Auburn grids—do not reuse a screenshot from a sibling's year.
How the steps usually work
A Composite band (often 27, 30, 32, 33+) plus a GPA floor unlocks a named award. One point can be real money: how much one point matters. Broader tables: scholarships by score.
Out-of-state vs in-state
Many Alabama awards were built to recruit out-of-state students. In-state students still use the same numbers but may stack other aid. Public-range context: public university scores.
The bottom line
Treat the current UA/Auburn PDF as the source of truth. Sit again only if the next Composite step is documented and reachable.
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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