About Us

C. Claire Law

C. Claire Law founded Educational Avenues in 1998 following a very successful career in college admission and financial aid. She is an IECA Professional Member, has achieved the highest level of excellence earning her the qualification of “Certified Educational Planner” (AICEP). She worked for a SallieMae Education lender, Bryant University, The Art Institute of Atlanta and Carleton University.

She regularly presents at national conferences such as NACAC, OACAC, LDA, SBSA, IECA. She teaches courses about college admission and financial aid at the University California-Irvine. She is an MBTI© professional and the co-author of “Find the Perfect College for You”, published in 2010.

Claire holds a BA in Psychology from Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada, and an MS in Human Development with a concentration in College Student Personnel, from the University of Rhode Island. Her action research explored how the right college fit makes students successful. Claire is a nationally recognized financial aid expert, providing students and their parents with a choice of affordable college options.

Believe it or not Claire enjoys visiting scores of colleges and boarding schools each year. In addition to learning about the most recent changes, she enjoys figuring out how the natural and man-made surroundings affect the student experience.

Chip Law

Chip Law co-founded Educational Avenues and joined the practice full time in 2001. A graduate of Rutgers University with a BA in psychology, and prior to joining the practice, he held a number of executive positions with major corporations including Johnson & Johnson, HP, IBM and GTECH. In his executive role, Chip frequently assisted his staff with educational and career choices.

Using his in-depth corporate consulting background, Chip brings considerable real world experience with resume preparation, job searches, career planning, networking, and interviewing for students and adults.

Chip’s articles cover a wide range of subjects and are published regularly in local and regional media. They include expert advice on the college placement process, teen development and many other relevant topics. He presents at conferences and has made appearances on national broadcasts such as the Fox News Channel.

Like Claire, Chip is also a Professional Member of IECA and a Certified MBTI© Practitioner (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator for personality assessment). He maintains membership in SBSA (Small Boarding Schools Association) the Southern Association of College Admissions Counseling (SACAC) and the International Dyslexia Association (IDA).

In addition to college admission proficiency, Chip has expertise in placing students in boarding or private schools (7th grade and up) , finding unconventional options, such as transfers, transition placement, gap year, post-graduate year, and other creative paths for the high school senior not quite ready for college.

Testimonials

"Chip and Claire, you both are meant to be doing what you are doing. You are child-centered. You clearly care about finding good fits for the students with whom you work. Your questions and your interest in our boarding school told me that you do what you do because you care for young people. As someone who cares very deeply for the students who attend my School, I appreciate your approach very much. I was especially taken with your Myers-Briggs approach. I have always found this concept very intriguing, and I learned a great deal from both of you. Finally, I have to say that you two are a great pair in this process. You bring very different gifts to your work, and clearly your students and their parents are the beneficiaries of your teamwork approach."

Prep School Headmaster, October 2011

"Dear Chip and Claire: Again, our success is your success. You guided and walked through this difficult path with us to include the tears. In the end, the path is now clear for my son. He is going to college this Fall!! There are no words that could adequately express to you how much you have made a difference in my son's life! I will never forget your support, your diligence and your fortitude in helping him with his boarding and college choices over these past several years. You believed in him when he needed it most. You, Claire and your family will always be in my prayers."

SS – Cranston RI mother

"Dear Chip and Claire, I’m glad you enjoyed your visit to our college. Clearly, you are one of the few who understand our mission, breadth of majors, and the life-enhancing opportunities we offer at our University. It’s clear you know which applicants would thrive here."

Director of University Admissions, (2011)