STEP-BY-STEP TOOLS
YOUR COLLEGE PREP TOOLKIT
These resources are designed to support your college search process and to help you prepare for college applications.
Brag Sheet Template
A running list of your activities, awards, volunteer hours and achievements. The earlier you start, the less you’ll forget.
High School Résumé Template
A structured résumé template you can complete using your brag sheet. Organize your activities, achievements and experiences for scholarship and college applications.
College Scorecard
Rate and compare schools based on what matters most to you, including programs, cost, campus life and location.
FUTURE BAMA PAGES
EXPLORE THE SITE
These pages help you choose the right college, make the most of your time in high school and plan ahead for affording college. Parents and families will find information to assist their student on every page and also have a dedicated page for guidance.
A grade-by-grade guide covering the tasks and milestones that prepare you for scholarship and college applications.
An interactive page for reflection to help you identify the college environment that fits your priorities.
Learn about scholarships, FAFSA, net price and other tools to help make college affordable. Understanding your options helps when planning ahead.
Share this with your parents so they can support your college search at every stage.
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
UA RESOURCES
Official UA links to bookmark. These are relevant to your college planning throughout the next few years.
BEYOND UA
OUTSIDE RESOURCES
A curated shortlist of tools most students will need, organized for quick and practical reference.
This free tool from the U.S. Department of Education pulls official data on nearly every school in the country, so you can compare colleges side by side on cost, financial aid, graduation rates and majors offered.
The College Board site offers SAT registration, AP exams, score reporting, the Big Future college search tool and more.
Register for the ACT, access prep materials and send scores to UA and other schools.
One of the largest free scholarship databases. Filter by your profile to find awards beyond UA and automatically match offers.
Free, personalized SAT practice — officially partnered with College Board. You can sync your PSAT results to build a custom study plan.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is required for all need-based aid and federal loans. You should submit the FAFSA for the first time your senior year and also every year you attend college.
FOR FAMILIES
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
Tools and links specifically for families supporting a college-bound student.
Afford UA
The full picture of what UA costs and how to pay for it — net price calculator, scholarships, financial aid and payment plans.
Crimson Compass
UA offers two pathways for standardized test preparation through Crimson Compass. You can choose a self-paced online course or an in-person summer test prep experience.
Net Price Calculator
Get a personalized estimate of UA’s cost based on your family’s financial profile.
Parent & Family Programs
UA’s dedicated office for families — orientation, events, communications and a direct line to campus resources for parents and families.
Future Bama: Families Guide
Our dedicated guide for parents and families with a grade-by-grade breakdown of how to help without hovering, from 8th grade through application season.
Connect with Admissions Advisor
Your student’s UA admissions advisor is assigned by geographic territory and is ready to answer questions about admission, scholarships and next steps.