Counselor
Welcome to the Lawton-Bronson Jr./Sr. High School Counseling page. Mrs. Erin Benson is the 7-12 School Counselor and is here to help students with Career, Academic, and Personal Issues.
Month to month guide to help navigate your senior year!
Scholarship Information
Iowa Financial Know-How Challenge: Senior Scholarship Dates: November 1-March 31 www.IowaStudentLoan.org/SeniorScholarship
ISL Education Lending Scholarship Dates: January 8-March 29 www.IowaStudentLoan.org/Enter *This is open to high school students, grades 9-12, undergrad college students and parents/guardians who hold a College Savings Iowa account benefiting an Iowa high school or undergrad college student
High School Heisman Scholarship Due: October 17, 2023 www.heisman.com
The Hagan Scholarship Due: December 1, 2023 www.hsfmo.org
Class of 2024 Greater Omaha-Council Bluffs Area Council on Youth Leadership Due: December 21, 2023 www.greateromaha.youthsalute.com/apply
Students of Integrity 2024 Application Guidelines Due: January 15, 2024 https://www.bbb.org/local/0664/ia-students-of-integrity
Siouxland Community Foundation Scholarships Due: February 1, 2024 www.siouxlandcommunityfoundation.org *Email sent 11/20/23
Grand Lodge of Iowa MCEC Technical Scholarship Due: February 1, 2024 https://grandlodgeofiowa.org/grand-lodge/charitable-funds-endowments/
Grand Lodge of Iowa Masonic Scholarships Due: February 1, 2024 https://grandlodgeofiowa.org/grand-lodge/charitable-funds-endowments/
Christina Hixson Opportunity Scholarship Due: February 1, 2024 http://www.hixson.dso.iastate.edu
Hagan Scholarship Foundation Due: March 1, 2024 www.hsfmo.org
Iowa Automobile Dealer Foundation for Education Due: March 1, 2024 https://iada.com/about/iad-foundation-for-education/for-students/
Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship Due: March 1, 2024 *Application emailed to all seniors 9/1/23
Sioux City Elks Lodge #112 Due: March 1, 2024 *Emailed to all seniors 11/2/23
Iowa Ducks Unlimited Grumpy Goldeneye Scholarship Due: March 1, 2024 https://www.ducks.org/get-involved/ducks-unlimited-youth-programs/du-varsity/ducks-unlimited-national-scholarship-program
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. Due: March 15, 2024 horatioalger.org/scholarships
Farmers Mutual Scholarship Due: March 15, 2024 www.fmiahull.com *Email sent 2/2/24
NEW Cooperative Foundation Due: March 15, 2024 www.newcoop.com/scholarships
FFBC Scholarship Due: March 15, 2024 ffbciowa.org
Siouxland Sportsmanship Scholarship Due: March 22, 2024 *Application emailed to all seniors 2/6/24
Cooperative Farmers Elevator AAS Ag Program Sponsorship Guidelines Due: March 25, 2024 *Application emailed to seniors 1/4/24
LB Kindness Scholarship Due: March 31, 2024 *Application emailed to seniors 1/10/24
Masonic Scholarship Due: April 12, 2024 *Application emailed to all seniors 3/25/24
Sioux City Retired Educators Scholarship Due: April 12, 2024 *Application emailed to all seniors 2/6/24
A.G and Rosalee Ireland Scholarship Due: April 12, 2024 *Application emailed to all seniors 2/9/24
Beatrice and Louis Shoemaker Scholarship Due: April 15, 2024 *Application emailed to all seniors 2/12/24
Ag Coop Safety Leaders of Iowa Scholarship Due: April 15, 2024 www.acsdia.org/scholarship.html
Making a Difference Scholarship Due: April 17, 2024 *Application emailed to seniors 1/19/24
Donabelle Oliver and the Teachers Memorial Scholarship Due: April 17, 2024 *Application emailed to seniors 2/12/24
Wiatel Scholarship Due: April 20, 2024 https://www.wiatel.com/company/supporting-our-communities/. *Email sent 2/2/24 with the application attached
LBEA Scholarship Due: April 26, 2024 *Application emailed to all seniors by Ms. Lundt 2/21/24
Betty Grigg Andrus and Robert Andrus Scholarship Due: April 30, 2024 *Application emailed to all seniors 2/12/24
Student Planning Pointers for Parents: Quarterly drawings for $250 deposits into college savings plan accounts, more information can be found at www.sp3.org
Scholarship search websites: https://www.fastweb.com/ https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/ https://finaid.org/scholarships/ https://www.goingmerry.com/
College/University specific Scholarships: Check your college's financial aid webpage for scholarships Example: University of Iowa scholarships can be found at admissions.uiowa.edu/finances/scholarships
College/Military Fairs
ICAN Military Career Fair 11/29/23 Email sent on 11/13/23
NACAC Virtual College Fairs Check your email for more information! Email sent on 9/6/23
collegefairsonline.com
MercyOne workforce website: https://www.mercyone.org/careers/career-exploration-center/
College Representative Information
Oct. 18th at 9:00 USD
Oct. 19th at 10:15 Northwest Iowa Community College
Military Recruiter Schedule
Websites to help with the college search: http://www.collegeraptor.com/ https://planyouradventure.net http://www.collegeresults.org/ https://www.icansucceed.org/
College Admission Process
ISU, UNI or U of Iowa: Admission is typically based on your Regent Admission Index (RAI)--http://www.regents.iowa.gov/RAI/ (ACT, Cumulative GPA, # of Core Courses)
Other Colleges/Universities: See their websites for information on admission requirements!!
Sending High School Transcript: Email Mrs. Benson
Sending College Transcript (WIT): Online at https://www2.witcc.edu/transcripts/ or by calling 712-274-6403
Athletic Eligibility: Register with NCAA (https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/) or NAIA (http://www.playnaia.org/) eligibility if you plan to continue athletics in college.
FAFSA Information/Assistance
Website: www.fafsa.gov
The FAFSA is ALWAYS FREE and opens up October 1st.
For help, contact: Jessa Grosenheider at the Iowa College Access Network
515-402-4211
jgrosenheider@icansucceed.org
Virtual and in-person appointments available
ACT Information
Test Date: Registration deadline: Test Fees: High School Code: 162-440
09/9/23 08/4/23 ACT without writing--$68 or ACT with writing--$93
10/28/23 09/22/23 Late Registration Fee--$36
12/0/23 11/3/23
02/10/24 01/05/24
04/13/24 03/18/24
06/8/24 05/03/24
07/13/24 06/07/24
Test Prep
Practice Tests: Available in my office
Websites: www.actexampracticetests.com www.number2.com http://www.varsitytutors.com/practice-tests https://study.com/act/act-practice-tests.html
https://www.mometrix.com/academy/
SAT Information
SAT Registration, Testing Dates and Test Fees
To register, click on https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat
Subjects tested: Reading, Writing and Language, Math
Test Prep
Website: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/full-length-practice-tests
Military Planning
ASVAB will be offered to students interested in joining the military.
To register, see Mrs. Benson (no fee to test)
Test Date: October 10, 2023 at 8:30am Approx. 3 hour test
Test Prep:
Websites: https://asvabpracticetestonline.com/ https://www.4tests.com/asvab
Mental Health Resource
https://www.siouxlanddistricthealth.org/community/community-involvement-and-coalitions/mental-health-provider-referral-guide
Contact Information
Erin Benson
100 Tara Way
Lawton, IA 51030
Phone number: 712-944-5181
Fax number: 712-944-5568
School code for ACT, NCAA, NAIA is 162-440