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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.
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SENIOR YEAR CALENDAR This is a month to month guide to help navigate your senior year!
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Scholarship Information/Resources
Hagan Scholarship Foundation Due: 12/1/24 www.hsfmo.org
Sallie Mae Scholarship Due: 12/31/24 https://www.salliemae.com/scholarships/types/high-school-seniors/
WIDA Scholarship Due: 1/6/25 https://www.westerniowadairyalliance.com/
The Star Student Scholarship of Iowa Due: 1/10/25 www.claimaid.com/star-student-scholarship
The Special Education Teacher Scholarship of Iowa Due: 1/10/25 www.claimaid.com/se-teacher-scholarship
JCI Senate Scholarship Due: 1/17/25 https://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program *Email sent to all seniors 10/7/24
Dwight C. Hauff Scholarship Due: 2/1/25 https://siouxlandcommunityfoundation.org/scholarship/dwight-c-hauff-scholarship/
Masonic Scholarships Due: 2/1/25 https://grandlodgeofiowa.org/grand-lodge/charitable-funds-endowments/ *Email sent to all seniors 11/7/24
Christina Hixson Opportunity Award Due: 2/1/25 www.hixson.dso.iastate.edu *Email also sent out with more information on 10/4/24
Lon and Kathy Tonneson Scholarship Due: 2/15/25 https://www.centralplainsdairy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2025-TONNESON-SCHOLARSHIP-APPLICATION_FormUPDATED.pdf
Horatio Alger Scholarship Due: 3/1/25 https://horatioalger.org/scholarships/
Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation for Education Due: 3/1/25 iada.link/scholarships
The Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship Due: 3/3/25 *Application emailed out on 10/7/24
Central Plains Dairy Foundation Scholaships Due: 3/7/25 https://www.centralplainsdairy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-CPDF-Scholarship-Application.pdf
NEW Cooperative Foundation Scholarships Due: 3/14/25 www.newcoop.com/scholarships
Hagan Scholarship Foundation Due: 3/15/25 www.hsfmo.org
SFM Foundation Scholarships Due: 3/15/25 https://www.sfmfoundation.com/apply/
FFBC Scholarship Due: 3/15/25 ffbciowa.org
Farmers Mutual Scholarship Due: 3/15/25 fmiahull.com *Email sent to all seniors 1/27/25
Seaboard Triumph Foods Community Scholarship Due: 3/28/25 *Email sent to all seniors 1/27/25
The Parent in Heaven Balance Scholarship Due: 4/1/25 https://irspa.org/index.php/about/scholarships
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Siouxland Volunteer Scholarship Due: 4/4/25 https://rmhc-siouxland.org/what-we-do/rmhc-scholarship-program/
A.G and Rosalee Ireland Scholarship Due: 4/9/25 *Application emailed to all seniors 2/12/25
Sioux City Retired Educators Scholarship Due: 4/11/25 *Application emailed to all seniors 1/28/25
Ag Coop Safety Leaders of Iowa Scholarship Due: 4/15/25 www.acsdia.org/scholarship.html
LB Kindness Scholarship Due: 4/15/25 *Application emailed to all seniors 3/27/25
Shoemaker Scholarship Due: 4/15/25 *Application emailed to all seniors 1/27/25
Dr. John Ohlfest Scholarship Due: 4/15/25 *Application emailed to all seniors 1/27/25
Teacher Memorial Scholarship Due: 4/15/25 *Application emailed to all seniors 1/27/25
Wiatel Scholarship Due: 4/15/25 *Application emailed to all seniors 1/27/25
2025 Student View Scholarship Program Due: 4/23/25 www.student-view.com
LBEA Scholarship Due: 4/25/25 *Application emailed to all seniors by Ms. Lundt 3/6/25
Andrus Scholarship Due: 4/30/25 *Application emailed to all seniors 1/27/25
Student Planning Pointers for Parents: Quarterly drawings for $250 deposits into college savings plan accounts, more information can be found at https://www.sp3.org/welcome
Scholarship search websites: https://www.fastweb.com/ https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/ https://finaid.org/scholarships/ https://www.goingmerry.com/
College/University specifics Scholarships: Refer to the colleges Financial Aid website to view scholarships available for incoming Freshmen
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College/Military Fairs/Career Exploration
collegefairsonline.com
Websites to help with the college search: http://www.collegeraptor.com/ https://planyouradventure.net http://www.collegeresults.org/ https://www.icansucceed.org/
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College Representative Information
St. Lukes College--December 11th at 8:30.
Military Recruiter Schedule
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College Admission Process
ISU, UNI or U of Iowa: Admission is typically based on your Regent Admission Index (RAI)-- https://www.iowaregents.edu/institutions/higher-education-links/regent-admission-index (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 or NAIA eligibility if you plan to continue athletics in college. (https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/) (http://www.playnaia.org/)
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FAFSA Information/Assistance
Website: www.fafsa.gov
The FAFSA is ALWAYS FREE and opens up December 1st.
For help, contact: Jessa Grosenheider at the Iowa College Access Network
515-402-4211
jgrosenheider@icansucceed.org
Virtual and in-person appointments available
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ACT Information
Test Date: Registration deadline: Test Fees: High School Code: 162-440
09/14/24 08/9/24 ACT without writing--$69 or ACT with writing--$94
10/26/24 09/20/24 Late Registration Fee--$38
12/14/24 11/8/24
02/08/25 01/03/25 Register online at www.act.org
04/05/25 02/28/25
06/14/25 05/09/25
07/12/25 06/06/25
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
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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 1, 2024 at 8:30am Approx. 3 hour test
Test Prep Websites: https://asvabpracticetestonline.com/ https://www.4tests.com/asvab
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Mental Health Resource
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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
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