Got a 36 on ACT- Need Help on Next Step

With a 36 / 4.0 it looks like you qualify for Alabama’s Presidential Elite scholarship which will give you:

Value of tuition for up to four years for degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate or law studies
One year of on-campus housing at regular room rate
$1,000 per year stipend for four years
$2,000 one-time allowance for use in summer research or international study (after completing one year of study at UA)
$2,000 book scholarship ($500 per year for four years)

https://scholarships.ua.edu/freshman/out-of-state/#:~:text=A%20student%20with%20a%204.0,year%20stipend%20for%20four%20years

At Bama, also apply for Blount Liberal Arts, a residential program focused on reading, writing and small discussion based classes. You all live together in first year.

https://blount.as.ua.edu/about/description/

However, I concur with @MYOS1634 to apply to some reach schools as she listed/ as you prefer BUT run the Net Price Calculator before you do so to make sure they are affordable!

This will give you a good selection of safety, match and reach schools and hopefully you will have choices come the spring.

How much will your parents pay for college?