Parent Overview
Preparing a young man for adulthood should not be left to chance.
The Standard Fellowship is a structured mentorship program designed to build discipline, ownership, and execution before life demands it.
For the Parents
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Why the Program exists
Graduation Is Not the Finish Line
Many capable young men leave high school intelligent and full of potential — but without systems for time management, decision-making, or consistent follow-through.
College and adulthood assume readiness.
We prepare for it intentionally.
The Standard Fellowship exists to help young men build the habits and structure that create confidence and independence.
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What your son will experience
Structure. Accountability. Growth.
Over the course of eight weeks, Fellows:
Learn practical execution systems
Complete structured weekly assignments
Build time discipline
Develop a personal decision-making framework
Complete a measurable follow-through project
Participate in a real-world Field Lab experience
Growth is measured by demonstrated effort and completed work — not attendance alone.
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What makes this different
This Is Not Motivation.
There are no hype speeches.
There are no participation trophies.The Fellowship is built on:
Clear expectations
Direct feedback
Personal responsibility
Small cohort size
Consistent accountability
We believe young men rise when standards are clear and leadership is steady.
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Expectations + Standards
What We Expect From Fellows
Full attendance
Weekly assignment completion
Respectful participation
Willingness to be coached
Ownership of mistakes and progress
If a young man is unwilling to accept accountability, this may not be the right fit.
Standards are communicated clearly at the beginning of the program.
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Communication with Parents
Transparency Matters
Parents receive:
Clear program expectations at the start
Communication at key milestones
Notification if concerns arise
While Fellows are encouraged to take ownership of their progress, parents are not left in the dark.
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Safety + Structure
A Structured, Professional Environment
Small cohort size for direct mentorship
Supervised Field Lab experience
Clear behavioral standards
Professional boundaries
The Standard Institute is a mentorship program and does not provide clinical counseling services.
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Tuition + Commitment
Tuition: $600 per Fellow
This investment covers:
Eight weeks of structured instruction
Mentorship and accountability
Program materials
Field Lab experience
Graduation & family showcase
Tuition secures a Fellow’s seat in the cohort.
Payment details and policies are provided upon acceptance.We cap enrollment intentionally to protect quality.
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Is this the right fit?
The Fellowship may be a strong fit if your son:
Is approaching adulthood
Needs stronger structure and follow-through
Responds well to clear expectations
Is willing to be coached
It may not be the right fit if:
He is unwilling to accept accountability
He is looking for motivation without effort
Enrollment & Payment Structure
A $100 deposit secures a Fellow’s seat.
For standard enrollment, the remaining balance is due one week prior to the start of the program.
For approved payment plans:
$100 deposit
$250 due by the end of Week 2
$250 due by the end of Week 4
Enrollment is confirmed once the deposit is received.
Ready to raise the standard?
If you believe your son would benefit from structured mentorship and accountability, we invite you to begin the application process.
Questions? Contact us at info@thestandardinstitute.com