Frequently asked questions

Prospective university students, undergraduate, master’s and postgraduate students, PhD and doctoral researchers, independent researchers, and professionals seeking further academic or educational development.

RSI Consultants offers Private Tutoring & Academic Support, Personalised Mentoring Programmes, Research & PhD Guidance, Proofreading & Academic Development, University & PhD Admissions Guidance and Educational Consultancy. Our services page explains what each one covers, and our approach to academic integrity explains how our support is designed to help you learn.

Start with the challenge you most need help with. If you are unsure, or need help with several areas, choose “Not sure yet” in the enquiry form and describe your situation, and we will suggest suitable support. Educational consultancy is also a good starting point if your question does not fit neatly into one of our other services.

Use the enquiry form, email us or send a message on WhatsApp. It helps to include your subject and level of study, the stage you have reached, the support you are looking for and any deadline. You can also attach supporting documents to the enquiry form, such as a brief, a draft or feedback.

Yes. You can message us on WhatsApp (+44 7747 194501), opens in a new tab. You can also email orders@rsiconsultants.co.uk or use the enquiry form.

Yes. International enquiries are welcome. Our tutoring, mentoring and consultancy are provided online, one-to-one, so you can take part from wherever you are.

Yes. Mentoring provides structured, one-to-one guidance built around your own goals. It can be arranged as individual sessions, a short programme or ongoing mentoring, and typically involves goal setting, progress reviews and feedback. Durations and fees are agreed individually.

Guidance at each stage of the research journey: exploring and refining a topic, framing research questions, research planning and proposal development, literature-review strategy, methodology and research design, data-analysis guidance and interpretation of findings, and viva preparation. The aim is to strengthen your own research skills and understanding.

Proofreading for grammar, spelling and punctuation, clarity and consistency, formatting and referencing, with feedback on academic style and structure. Comments explain suggested changes, so that each document also helps you develop as a writer. Many universities limit the proofreading that students may receive for assessed work, so please check your institution’s policy and tell us about any restrictions.

Yes. We provide independent guidance for undergraduate, master’s, postgraduate and PhD applicants: exploring study options, choosing programmes, understanding entry requirements, application planning, academic CVs, personal statements, research proposals, interview preparation and preparing for discussions with potential supervisors. We are not an official representative or admissions agent of any university, and we do not provide visa or immigration advice.

Fees depend on the type of support, the scope and complexity of the work, and the timescale. We confirm the fee with you before any work begins, and payment methods and terms are set out in your quotation or service agreement.

This depends on the service, the scope of the work and current availability. Please include any deadline in your enquiry. We will let you know whether the support you need can be provided within it, and confirm the timescale before work begins.

Project information and communications are handled professionally and used only as necessary to respond to your enquiry and provide the agreed service. Our Privacy Policy explains this in more detail. Please do not share highly sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your enquiry.

No. Results depend on many factors, including your own work and how your institution assesses it, so we cannot guarantee any particular grade, mark or outcome. Admissions decisions are made solely by the relevant institution: RSI Consultants provides independent educational guidance and does not guarantee admission, offers or supervisor acceptance.