Honest guidance for your university journey.
Read2Rise is a UK-based education consultancy supporting students through competitive university applications - at home and internationally - with personalised mentoring, clear advice, and care at every step.
- Mentoring
- 1:1, through the full cycle
- Approach
- No guarantees, no pressure
- Based
- UK · supporting students globally
A UK consultancy built around honest, personalised support.
We support students applying to leading UK and international universities - through personal statements, admissions interviews, test preparation, and the day-to-day mentoring that makes a real difference.
Every applicant has a unique story. Our role is to listen carefully, help you make informed decisions, and walk with you through each stage of the process with clarity and care.
How we support students.
Personalised guidance through the parts of the application process that matter most - from subject choice to offer day.
University admissions
End-to-end admissions support - your shortlist, your personal statement, your supplements, and your interviews. We guide you through the process so the work stays yours.
- University-list strategy
- Personal statement & essays
- Interview preparation for selective programmes
Test prep
SAT, ACT, UCAT, BMAT, IELTS, GMAT. Personalised preparation that targets your gaps, with regular practice and honest feedback.
- Diagnostic + personalised study plan
- Regular 1:1 sessions
- Timed practice exams with review
Scholarship help
Guidance on identifying scholarships that match your profile, coaching on the applications and essays, and honest advice on which awards are worth your time.
- Eligibility review across a range of funds
- Application and essay support
- Interview practice for selected awards
A small consultancy, growing carefully.
We focus on a limited number of students each cycle so every applicant gets meaningful, attentive support.
Articles worth reading.
Plain-English notes on admissions, scholarships, and the parts of the application process students often ask us about.
Mental health and the application year - a survival guide
Application year is harder than results day. Here's what we've learned from coaching 400+ students through the worst eight months of their school life - and why almost everything you've been told about 'staying positive' is wrong.
How to write a personal statement that doesn't sound like everyone else's
The five rhetorical moves that show up in 80% of rejected personal statements - and what to do instead.
What your IB predicted grades actually mean to admissions officers
The half-truth your school told you about IB predictions, the spread between predicted and actual, and the predictor of admissions success that nobody talks about.
Have a question? Let's talk.
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll listen first, ask the right questions, and tell you honestly how we can help.