Post-Secondary Guidance · The REAL Group

From Grade 9
to the career
of your dreams.

Expert, personal, and proven post-secondary guidance for students in grades 9 to 12. Sarah Dunsford has supported over 2,000 students on their post-secondary journeys — from UVic to Harvard, Oxford to St. Andrews, Queen's to the University of Calgary and everywhere in between. Your student is next.

Your Guide
Sarah Dunsford
Principle, Post-Secondary Guidance
2,000+
Students guided through post-secondary decisions
100+
Post-secondary institutions visited firsthand
Gr. 9
We start early, so students finish strong
2,000+
Students Guided
100+
Institutions Visited
Gr. 9–12
Students Served
Global
School Reach
Advisor in one-on-one meeting with a student
Personal Guidance
Every student's path
is uniquely theirs.
Students celebrating
Real Outcomes
Confident students.
Clear next steps.

Post-Secondary Guidance

Three ways we can help

Whether a student is just beginning to wonder what comes next or is deep in the application process, we have a service built for that moment. Available to individual families and to schools worldwide.

Tier 1
Hourly Support
$220
per hour
Flexible, on-demand guidance
Application review and feedback
Essay and personal statement coaching
Deadline and process support
Ideal for families with a specific need
Tier 3
Grade 9 to the Career of Your Dreams
$2,500
approximately 15 hours · white glove service
Full career exploration (Tier 2 included)
Long-range academic planning
Institution research and shortlisting
Campus visit preparation and guidance
Complete application management
Essay and personal statement coaching
Scholarship and award identification
Final decision support

Available to individual families and to independent schools worldwide. School partnership pricing available upon request.

Your Guide

Meet Sarah Dunsford

Sarah Dunsford, Post-Secondary Guidance Principal

Sarah Dunsford has supported over 2,000 students on their post-secondary journeys — from UVic to Harvard, Oxford to St. Andrews, Queen's to the University of Calgary and everywhere in between. With firsthand knowledge of nearly 100 institutions worldwide, she brings a rare combination of breadth, depth, and genuine care to every student she works with.

Her approach is personal, thorough, and built around the individual — not a formula.

Post-secondary guidance specialist, Grades 9 to 12
Nearly 100 institutions visited firsthand
1,000+ students guided through post-secondary decisions
Available to individual families and schools worldwide
Career exploration through to final application support
Work With Sarah
Keynote speaker presenting to educators at a professional development conference
Also Part of The REAL Group
Educational Leadership
& Organizational Culture
The REAL Group also supports school leaders and organizations with culture and strategy work. That branch is led by Dr. Jason B. Rogers.
Visit drjbrogers.com →

Educational Leadership

Organizational culture
& strategy work

If your school or organization wants meaningful support with culture, strategy, or leadership development, Dr. Jason B. Rogers brings over two decades of practitioner experience to every engagement.

From strategic planning to board governance to leadership coaching, this work is bespoke, relational, and built to last.

Learn More at drjbrogers.com →
Hourly Consultation
Educational Leadership Support
Customized Workshops for 1 to 200
One-on-one leadership coaching
Small group leadership development
Department goal setting and alignment
Senior leadership culture and strategy work
Keynote speaking and professional development days
Board governance and strategic planning facilitation
Contact Dr. Rogers for a personalized proposal.

Dr. Jason B. Rogers

EdD, University of Calgary · CAIS Leadership Faculty · 2022 CAIS Art of Leadership Award · Head of School, Rundle Schools

Start the Conversation

Let us know
how we can help.

Whether you are a family looking to give your student the best possible start, a student ready to figure out what comes next, or a school exploring a partnership.

→ Post-secondary guidance: Sarah Dunsford
→ Educational leadership: drjbrogers.com
→ Calgary, Alberta, Canada
→ Serving families and schools worldwide