Diagnose.
Establish the baseline, test fit, pacing and biggest opportunities.
SAT · ACT
Let’s find out where the points are being lost. Rising Tide builds personalized SAT and ACT prep around how each student learns and what they need to improve.
NOT MORE PREP. BETTER PREP.
A lower score does not always mean a student does not know the material. It could be timing, strategy, confidence, content gaps or test habits. We figure out what is costing points first, then build the plan around it.
THE RISING TIDE METHOD
One clear process. Individualized for every student.
Establish the baseline, test fit, pacing and biggest opportunities.
Create the personalized plan around the student’s goals and timeline.
Targeted instruction, homework, timed work and full-length practice.
Sharpen pacing, confidence and execution for test day.
START WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC
Before adding more prep, get a clearer picture of where your student is now, where points are being lost and what we would recommend next.
Have questions before requesting a test? Schedule a free 30-minute parent consultation
YOUR RISING TIDE STARTING POINT
From your first diagnostic to a prep strategy built for your student, we make the next steps clear.
Request one complimentary ACT or SAT diagnostic to establish your starting point.
Share the school, grade level, goals, testing timeline and any accommodations we should plan for.
Our team reviews the assessment and prepares a detailed performance analysis to discuss with you at your personal consultation.
Meet with Rising Tide Prep to review the full report together, ask questions and understand what the results mean. Reports are presented during this scheduled consultation.
We recommend the right SAT or ACT prep approach based on your student's needs, goals and timeline.
One complimentary ACT or SAT diagnostic.
Additional diagnostics are $195 each.
WHY RISING TIDE
The quality of the tutor matters. The relationship matters. The communication matters.
Talk with us →Smart, engaging professionals who know the material and know how to connect with students.
No generic lesson plan. We focus on the areas that matter most for that student.
Clear updates, clear progress and a clear next move, without turning parents into the prep manager.
Anchored in La Jolla Village with a premium standard and a neighborhood feel.
We take ownership of the process so your student has a plan, a tutor and accountability, and you know how things are going.
Preview of the Rising Tide La Jolla flagship space.
OUR LA JOLLA FLAGSHIP
Premium SAT and ACT prep with a local feel, close to home, easy for families and built to be part of the community.
THE DETAILS
Need more information? Open a question below or contact us directly.
One full-length ACT or SAT diagnostic, followed by a scheduled personal consultation to review your student’s score, strengths, skill gaps, pacing and recommended next steps. One diagnostic is complimentary; an additional diagnostic is $195.
Yes. SAT preparation builds reading, writing and math skills that also support readiness for preliminary assessments, including the PSAT. Rising Tide Prep focuses exclusively on SAT and ACT programs and diagnostics.
We walk you through the full performance report during your scheduled personal results consultation. Rather than sending scores automatically after testing, we review what they mean and help you understand the right next steps.
Please indicate any testing accommodations, such as extended time or additional breaks, in your request. We'll discuss what your student needs and confirm the available testing arrangements before the diagnostic.
Our core programs are private and personalized. We match the student with a tutor and build the prep around the student’s needs, goals and timeline.
Most students follow a focused two-month or three-month path. We recommend the right fit after the diagnostic and family conversation.
Parents receive clear visibility into progress, practice, milestones and what comes next. You should never have to wonder how the prep is going.
Our flagship is at 7460 Girard Avenue, Suite 10, in the heart of La Jolla Village.
START HERE
There are two easy ways to get started. Talk with us first, or complete the diagnostic request form so we can help plan your student's SAT or ACT assessment.
Schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation with Nick. Choose a phone call or visit our La Jolla office. No detailed diagnostic form needed yet.
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