The Ascent is the debut studio album by American post-hardcore band Secrets released on January 17, 2012, through Velocity and Rise Records.

Shortly after being signed to Velocity/Rise the band began working with ex-A Day to Remember lead guitarist Tom Denney for their debut album.

In an interview with Rock Edition singer Richard Rogers noted that they had originally intended to release a 5 to 6 song EP.

[3] They also toured as supporting acts for fellow Rise artists Sleeping with Sirens, Abandon All Ships and Conditions.

Grace Duffy of Under the Gun wrote that "There is a consistent air of indecision to The Ascent that costs it a few points, as its frequent shapeshifting doesn’t always flatter the end result.