School Counseling
Guidance Department
Welcome! It’s the mission of the LN School Counseling Department to help ALL students find success in high school and to prepare ALL students for success in the future. We hope these resources will help achieve those goals.
Summer and Special Programming
Summer programs are a way to experience life on a college campus, make friendships with students from other places, and explore possible college majors. Most summer programs have a cost; however many of them offer financial assistance or scholarships.
Parent Information
“How to” Guide for College Applications Class of 2022
INvestEd--Free resource for Hoosier students and parents looking for help with college planning and financial aid
College Board PSAT - Understanding Scores
2022-2023 MCIT Curriculum Guide
Transcript Requests
Official transcripts are mailed from LNHS to colleges, universities, scholarship committees, employers, etc. Student must complete a Transcript Request Form and positive identification must be presented at the time of the request. Requests will be processed as soon as possible, normally within 24-72 hours. Print off the form, fill it out, make a copy of your ID and mail them along with the $1 fee to Lawrence North high School, 7802 Hague Road, Indianapolis, IN 46256. Forms are also available in the front office, during regular school hours.
Graduates beginning with the class of 2004 are strongly encouraged to order the transcript online at WWW.PARCHMENT.COM which enables colleges to receive the transcript electronically and quicker.
Guidance Staff
Ms. Shelia Patterson Allen - Counselor, Grade 9
(Contact Shelia Patterson Allen)
Ms. Tuesday Anderson - Counselor, Grade 9
(Contact Tuesday Anderson)
Ms. Kari Bordner - Counselor, Grades 10-12
(Contact Kari Bordner)
Ms. Amanda Buck - Counselor, Grades 10-12
(Contact Amanda Buck)
Mr. Brad Cangany - Counselor, Grades 10-12
(Contact Brad Cangany)
Ms. Betsy Crawshaw - Administrative Assistant for the Guidance Counselors
(Contact Betsy Crawshaw)
Ms. Jill Foley - Counselor, Grades 10-12
(Contact Jill Foley)
Mr. Dorian Jenkins - Counselor, Grades 10-12
(Contact Dorian Jenkins)
Ms. Pamela Nixon - Counselor, Grades 10-12
(Contact Pamela Dixon)
Ms. Mary Beth Rago - Administrative Assistant
(Contact Mary Beth Rago)
Ms. Connie Sivertson - Department Chair & IB Counselor
(Contact Connie Sivertson)
College and Career Planning
- “How to” Complete and Submit College Applications
- Writing a College Admission Essay
- Getting Letters of Recommendation
- Learn MORE Indiana.org (information on college and careers)
- National College Fair
- Step by Step Procedure Checklist or Preparing for College Checklist
- General Core 40 Information
- NCAA Eligibility Center
- Naviance
College Information
- ALL Indiana Colleges & Technical Schools
- Colleges that Change Lives
- Peterson’s Guide to Colleges
- Take a Virtual Tour of a College
- Admission Interview Tips
- Indiana Online Colleges and Universities
SAT, ACT, AP Testing and ACP, IB Information
- Register for the SAT
- Register for the ACT
- SAT & ACT Prep Guide from Online College Plan
- Advanced College Project (ACP) Information
Educational Options Besides College
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Counseling Services
The Guidance Department is here to provide academic guidance and counseling, career guidance and counseling, and brief personal/social counseling to help students through difficult emotional times or concerns. For ongoing mental health concerns, parents and students are encouraged to contact their pediatrician, family physician, and/or health insurance provider. When emergency situations arise outside of school hours, the resources below may be beneficial. If you have questions, please feel free to contact your child’s school counselor.
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
CPS (Child Protective Services: 1-800-800-5556 / 1-877-433-0138
Community North Stress Center: 1-800-662-3445
St. Vincent's Stress Center: 1-800-872-2210 / 317-338-4800