A Mentor Who Has Walked the Path.
Dr. Reginald Thio built Ryse from real-world academic excellence and admissions expertise.
A scientist, educator, and mentor, he has guided aspiring scholars toward success at leading universities, be it in the US, the UK or Singapore, always with clarity, care, and integrity.
The Ryse Blueprint
Discover
Understand your strengths, ambitions, and authentic voice.
Design
Design a clear, personalised roadmap for academic and leadership distinction.
Develop
Build skills, confidence, and presence through tailored mentorship.
Distinguish
Rise into interviews, applications, and opportunities: prepared and memorable.
Dr. Thio’s mentorship clarified my path from IB exams to Cambridge admission and gave me the strategic confidence to pursue Computer Science at NUS.
Jay L
From struggling grades to A-level success, Dr. Thio’s guidance transformed not just our results but our academic futures.
Alice and Jamie C
With Dr. Thio’s mentorship, I found the clarity and courage to transition disciplines and secure a fully funded PhD place at NTU.
Tiara N
The Future Rewards Those Who Prepare.
Strategic mentorship that equips ambitious students to rise with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
At Ryse, we guide ambitious students to rise with clarity, confidence, and purpose, through mentorship rooted in strategy, presence, and personal growth.
The future rewards those who prepare with intention. Your journey begins here.
More Than Preparation.
Transformation.
In a world of academic excellence, distinction demands more. At Ryse, we shape scholars who think independently, speak with clarity, and lead with conviction.
Every student rises: not just in outcomes, but in voice, vision, and enduring purpose.
Your Path. Your Strategy. Your Ascent.
Whether preparing for Direct School Admissions, aiming for Ivy League admission, building a portfolio, or pursuing scholarships, we craft your personalised ascent plan.
Academic Strategy
Strategic planning for subjects, school pathways, and portfolios - designed with clarity and precision.
Communication Mastery
Interviews, essays, conversations - we coach confidence, presence, and voice with structured care.
Strategise Your Future: Explore Ryse’s Services
At Ryse, we do more than prepare students, we shape scholars who rise with clarity, confidence, and distinction.
Our services are designed to support every stage of your academic and leadership journey, with personalised mentorship, strategic planning, and transformative coaching.
Explore how we build futures that stand out, step by step.
Ryse Into Top Admissions
Admissions today demand more than grades. At Ryse, we help students uncover their unique edge — and present it with clarity and purpose. Your ambition deserves a roadmap. Let’s craft it together.
Cultivate Your Future
Transform Your Academic Experience Experience the Benefits of Learning From World-Renowned Faculty and Industry Experts who are Committed to Guiding Your Individual Growth.
Build Your Personal Brand
From DSA portfolios to Ivy League worthy essays, success belongs to those who can tell their story effectively and convincingly. Ryse mentors students to lead with authenticity, build strategic narratives, and rise with distinction — online and in person.
Perform When It Matters Most
Interviews. Presentations. Panels. Competitions. Ryse prepares students to perform when it matters most. We build presence under pressure — so your voice, vision, and preparation set you apart every time.
