
π The #1 Education & Professional Institution
Unparalleled Genius Competition Β· Master Any Grade Level or Professional Field in 1β3 Months
Compete. Excel. Lead.
Standards Competition prides itself in students mastering any grade level or professional field in one to three months β through a merit-based competition system that earns real licenses, certifications, and career-defining credentials.
Competition That Prepares You to Pass. Get Licensed. Get Certified.
The Standards Competition is not just a game. It is a structured preparation system. Whether you are a student preparing for the SAT or a professional pursuing board licensure, the SC curriculum mirrors the exact exams you need to pass to advance in your field.
Exam-Aligned Questions
Every question is modeled after the format, rigor, and content domains of real standardized tests β from the SAT to the Bar Exam to the NCLEX.
Precision Practice
Timed quarters simulate real test pressure. Optimal Rounds mirror high-stakes sections where penalties apply, training you to think clearly under stress.
Progressive Mastery
Questions increase in difficulty across quarters, ensuring you build foundational knowledge first and advance to exam-level complexity over time.
Real Credentials on the Line
Top competitors don't just win trophies β they are measurably prepared to pass licensure exams, professional certifications, and academic placement tests.

The Standard is Simple
If you can consistently win in the Standards Competition, you are ready to pass the exam that defines your grade level or career field. That is the commitment behind every question, every quarter, and every match.
Competition Divisions
Every division is designed to mirror the real exams and licenses competitors must pass. The Standards Competition doesn't just test knowledge β it builds the mastery needed to earn real credentials.
Academic Divisions
Aligned with grade-level standardized testing
- Elementary (Kβ5)State STAAR / MCAS / PARCCNWEA MAPCogAT
- Junior High (6β8)PSAT 8/9State AssessmentsNWEA MAP Growth
- High School (9β12)SAT / ACTAP ExamsIB ExamsPSAT/NMSQT
Collegiate Divisions
Designed around graduate admissions & professional entry exams
- UndergraduateGREGMATLSATMCATDAT
- GraduateBar Exam (JD)USMLE / COMLEX (MD/DO)CPA ExamPE Exam (Engineering)NCLEX (Nursing)
- International β University EntryUCAT / BMAT (UK Medicine)GAMSAT (Australia/UK)CAT (India)SQE (UK Law)ACCA / CIMA (Global Finance)IB DiplomaEUR ING (Europe Engineering)
Professional Divisions
Prepare for the licenses and certifications that define your career
- Healthcare & Medical SciencesNCLEX-RN/PNUSMLEAANP/ANCC (NP)EMT/Paramedic CertificationPhlebotomy Certification
- Information Technology & CybersecurityCompTIA A+ / Security+ / Network+AWS / Azure / GCP CertificationsCISSPCEHGoogle IT Certifications
- Engineering & Applied SciencesFE Exam (EIT)PE ExamPMPSix Sigma (SSBB)AutoCAD Certification
International Divisions
Global exam systems β compete using knowledge from any country's standards
- United KingdomGCSE / A-LevelsUCAT / BMAT (Medicine)Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE)QTS (Teaching)City & Guilds TradesACCA / CIMA (Finance)CII (Insurance)
- Australia & New ZealandNAPLANHSC / VCEAMC (Medicine)GAMSATANZIIF (Insurance)Certificate III/IV TradesLANTITE (Teaching)CPEng (Engineering)
- CanadaMCAT (Medicine)P.Eng (Engineering)CA / CPA (Accounting)Bar (Law)NCLEX-RN (Nursing)Red Seal (Trades)CILT (Logistics)
Culinary Arts & Recipe Mastery
From homemade comfort food to five-star fine dining β master recipes from around the world
- Home Cooking & Everyday RecipesKnife Skills & Fundamental TechniquesBudget & Pantry CookingMeal Prep & Family RecipesComfort Food ClassicsFarm-to-Table & Seasonal Cooking
- Fast Food & Quick-Service CookingStandardized Recipe ScienceSpeed & Consistency TechniquesFast Casual Restaurant OperationsFood Cost & Waste ReductionPopular Fast Food Recipe Replication
- Five-Star & World-Class CuisineClassical French Mother SaucesSous Vide & Modern CookingMolecular GastronomyMichelin-Star Plating & PresentationBocuse d'Or & International CompetitionsWorld Cuisines β Italian, Japanese, Indian, Mexican, West African, Peruvian, Thai
Beverage Arts & Mixology
From world-class wines to craft cocktails β master the art and science of beverages
- Wine & Champagne MasteryWSET Level 1β4Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS)Champagne MΓ©thode ChampenoiseWine Appellation Laws (AOC/DOC/AVA)Old World vs New World Viticulture
- Beer Brewing & JudgingBJCP Beer Judge CertificationCraft Beer Styles (Lager, Ale, IPA, Stout)Brewing Science β Fermentation & HopsReinheitsgebot & Brewing RegulationsInternational Beer Competition Standards
- Spirits, Cocktails & World BeveragesIBA Classic CocktailsSpirits Distillation (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka, Tequila)Advanced Mixology & Flair BartendingWasabi & Avant-Garde Beverage CreationWorld's Best Beverages & Global CompetitionsNon-Alcoholic Beverages β Tea, Coffee & Juices
Mastering Real Estate & Property Wealth
From getting your license to building a real estate empire β residential, commercial & investment mastery
- Real Estate Licensing & LawSalesperson & Broker License Exam PrepAgency Law, Fiduciary Duties & NAR EthicsFair Housing, RESPA & TRIDReal Estate Contracts & Closing Procedures
- Residential Home Buying & SellingMLS, CMA & Buyer/Seller RepresentationListing Agreements & Negotiation TacticsHome Flipping β ARV, 70% Rule & Renovation ROIFinding Distressed Properties β Foreclosures & REOs
- Rental & Buy-and-Hold InvestingCap Rate, Cash-on-Cash Return & GRMLandlord-Tenant Law & Property Management1031 Exchanges & Depreciation Tax BenefitsMultifamily β Duplexes to Apartment Complexes
Mastering Investing & Wall Street
From 401k to hedge funds β master every dimension of investing and financial markets
- Stock Market & Equity InvestingNYSE / NASDAQ FundamentalsFundamental & Technical AnalysisP/E Ratios, EPS & Dividend YieldMarket Indices β Dow Jones, S&P 500, Russell 2000
- Bonds, Funds & Retirement AccountsTreasury, Corporate & Municipal BondsMutual Funds β Load, No-Load, Index & ActiveETFs β Structure, Sector & Leveraged401k, Roth IRA, Traditional IRA & SEP-IRAContribution Limits, RMDs & Employer Matching
- Options, Derivatives & Advanced StrategiesCalls, Puts, Strike Price & ExpirationOptions Greeks β Delta, Theta & GammaCovered Calls, Spreads & StraddlesFutures & Commodities (Oil, Gold, Ag)Short Selling & Margin Trading
Martial Arts & Self-Defense Mastery
From Shaolin to Krav Maga β master the history, philosophy, techniques, and combat strategy of every martial art
- Striking Arts β Karate, Kung Fu & WushuShotokan, Goju-Ryu, Kyokushin & WKF CompetitionKata β Heian Series, Bassai Dai & Olympic KarateShaolin Kung Fu β Five Animal Styles & Iron BodyWing Chun β Centerline Theory & Wooden DummyWushu Sport & Internal Arts β Tai Chi, Bagua & Xing Yi
- Striking Arts β Muay Thai, Taekwondo & BoxingMuay Thai β Eight Limbs, Clinch & Wai Kru RitualSoutheast Asian Arts β Lethwei, Pradal Serey & Krabi-KrabongTaekwondo β Taegeuk Poomse & Olympic SparringBoxing β Combinations, Ring Generalship & DefenseHapkido & Korean Martial Arts
- Grappling Arts β Judo, BJJ & WrestlingJudo β Nage-Waza Throws & Olympic IJF RulesBJJ Guard System β De La Riva, X-Guard & Spider GuardBJJ Submissions β Heel Hook, Triangle & Rear Naked ChokeWrestling β Double Leg, Sprawl & Greco-Roman RulesIBJJF, ADCC & NoGi Grappling Competition Prep
Weapons Mastery & Combat Arms
From swords and spears to firearms and explosives β master the history, mechanics, and techniques of every weapon form
- Firearms β Handguns, Rifles & ShotgunsPistol Anatomy, Calibers & Grip TechniquesAR-15/M4, AK-47 & Bolt-Action Rifle PlatformsMalfunction Clearance & Defensive ShootingShotgun Gauges, Chokes & Ammo TypesIDPA, IPSC & 3-Gun Competition Rules
- Crew-Served & Explosive WeaponsM249 SAW, M240B & M2 .50 Cal EmploymentAnti-Armor β AT4, Carl Gustav & JavelinHand Grenades β M67 Mechanics & Throwing TechniqueMortars & Artillery β Fire Mission ProceduresExplosives & Demolitions Overview
- Swords, Knives & PolearmsHEMA β Liechtenauer Master Cuts & German TraditionJapanese Kenjutsu, Iaido & Katana TechniquesOlympic Fencing β Foil, ΓpΓ©e & SabreEskrima/Arnis Knife Fighting & KarambitSpear, Halberd, Naginata & Pike Formations
Special Forces Training & Elite Operations
From BUD/S Hell Week to Robin Sage β master the selection, skills, and doctrine of the world's elite SOF units
- Selection & AssessmentUS Army SFAS & Q Course β Robin SageNavy SEAL BUD/S β Hell Week & Dive PhaseRanger School β Benning, Mountain & FloridaBritish SAS 22 SAS Selection β Fan Dance & Long DragAustralian SASR, Israeli Sayeret Matkal & Global SOF Pipelines
- Core SOF SkillsLand Navigation & Patrolling β Recon & AmbushCQB β Room Clearing & 4-Man StackDirect Action, Special Recon & Unconventional WarfareForeign Internal Defense & CounterterrorismHostage Rescue & Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE)
- Maritime, Aerial & SERECombat Diving β DrΓ€ger Rebreather & VBSSHALO/HAHO β Military Freefall & Oxygen SystemsStatic Line Airborne OperationsSERE β Code of Conduct, Survival & Resistance TrainingPersonnel Recovery & Combat Search & Rescue (CSAR)
Military Strategies & Warfare Mastery
From Sun Tzu to multi-domain operations β master the strategies, battles, and commanders that shaped history
- Strategic Theory & Foundational TextsSun Tzu β Art of War & 36 StratagemsClausewitz β On War, Center of Gravity & Fog of WarOODA Loop β John Boyd & Maneuver WarfareLevels of War β Strategic, Operational & TacticalGrand Strategy & National Security Policy
- Offensive & Defensive OperationsBlitzkrieg β Speed, Shock & Deep Battle TheoryEnvelopment, Penetration & ExploitationEncirclement β Kessel Battle & Double EnvelopmentDefense in Depth, Elastic Defense & Mobile DefenseAttrition vs. Maneuver Warfare
- Naval, Air & Combined ArmsMahan β Sea Power, Fleet-in-Being & A2/ADDouhet β Strategic Bombing & Air SuperiorityDrone Warfare & Unmanned SystemsCombined Arms β Infantry, Armor, Artillery & AviationAmphibious & Airborne Operations
Sniper Training & Precision Marksmanship
From fundamentals to long-range precision β master ballistics, fieldcraft, observation, and tactical employment
- Marksmanship & Rifle SystemsBRASS-F Fundamentals & Natural Point of AimShooting Positions β Prone, Urban & ModifiedRifle Systems β M24, M110, Barrett M82 & AI AXMCCalibers β 7.62 NATO, .338 Lapua, .50 BMG & 6.5 CreedmoorOptics β MOA vs. MRAD, FFP vs. SFP & Turret Systems
- Ballistics & Environmental EffectsExternal Ballistics β Trajectory, Drag & BC (G1 vs. G7)DOPE β Data on Previous Engagements & Come-UpsWind Reading β Value, Speed Estimation & MirageCoriolis Effect, Spin Drift & Density AltitudeTemperature, Altitude & Barometric Pressure Effects
- Fieldcraft & ObservationGhillie Suit Construction & Natural CamouflageStalking β Low Crawl, High Crawl & RushHide Site Construction & Loophole PreparationObservation β Hasty/Detailed Scan & SALUTE ReportingTarget Detection & Priority of Targets
Leous Krayus Feurious Male Sexual Health & Comprehensive Sexuality Education
Medically accurate, evidence-based sexual health education for males aligned with AASECT, UNESCO, SIECUS, AUA, and WHO standards
- Male Reproductive Anatomy & Hormonal HealthExternal & Internal Reproductive AnatomyMale Puberty Stages & Testosterone RegulationAndropause & Hormonal Health Across the LifespanSperm Production, Fertility & Preconception HealthTesticular Self-Exam & Cancer Awareness
- Sexual Function & Penile HealthErectile Dysfunction β Causes & TreatmentPremature Ejaculation & Performance AnxietyPenile Health β Phimosis, Balanitis & CircumcisionProstate Health β PSA Screening & BPHPelvic Floor Health & Exercises for Males
- Contraception & STI PreventionCondoms β Correct Use & Shared ResponsibilityVasectomy & Male Contraceptive OptionsSTIs β Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Herpes & HPV in MalesHIV Prevention β PrEP, PEP & Risk ReductionHPV Vaccination & Regular STI Screening
Leous Krayus Feurious Female Sexual Health & Comprehensive Sexuality Education
Medically accurate, evidence-based sexual health education for females aligned with AASECT, UNESCO, SIECUS, and ACOG standards
- Female Reproductive Anatomy & Menstrual HealthExternal & Internal Reproductive AnatomyMenstrual Cycle Phases & Hormonal RegulationDysmenorrhea, Endometriosis & PCOSPerimenopause & Menopause BasicsFertility, Ovulation & Preconception Health
- Contraception & Family PlanningHormonal Methods β Pill, Patch, Ring & InjectionIUDs β Hormonal & CopperBarrier Methods & Condom UseEmergency Contraception β Plan B & EllaFertility Awareness & Natural Family Planning
- STI Prevention & Sexual HealthSTIs β Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Herpes & HPVHIV Prevention β PrEP, PEP & Risk ReductionHPV Vaccination & Cervical Cancer ScreeningRegular STI Testing GuidelinesPelvic Floor Health & Gynecological Care
Leous Krayus Feurious Health & Wellness
Master the science of the human body, nutrition, fitness, mental health, and holistic well-being
- Exercise Science & Fitness ProgrammingFITT Principle & PeriodizationStrength Training & Progressive OverloadCardio, HIIT & Endurance TrainingFlexibility, Mobility & RecoveryWarm-Up & Cool-Down Protocols
- Nutrition & MetabolismMacronutrients & MicronutrientsHydration & Sports NutritionEvidence-Based SupplementsCaloric Balance & Body CompositionAnti-Inflammatory & Mediterranean DietIntermittent Fasting & Metabolic Health
- Mental Health & Mind-Body WellnessStress Management & ResilienceMindfulness, Meditation & BreathworkSleep Science & Circadian RhythmYoga, Tai Chi & Mind-Body PracticesGut Microbiome & Digestive Health
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
Define problems precisely, analyze root causes, and build the analytical mindset to solve anything
- Problem Definition & Root Cause AnalysisThe 5 Whys TechniqueFishbone / Ishikawa DiagramPareto Principle β 80/20 RuleGap Analysis & FMEAReframing Problems for New Solutions
- Analytical & Logical ReasoningDeductive vs. Inductive ReasoningLogical Fallacies β Straw Man & False DichotomyArgument Mapping & Hypothesis TestingCognitive Biases & Debiasing StrategiesSystems Thinking & Causal Loop Diagrams
- Creative & Collaborative Problem SolvingLateral Thinking β Edward de BonoDecision Matrices & SWOT AnalysisCost-Benefit & Risk AssessmentCollaborative Facilitation & Team RolesEmotional Intelligence & Active Listening
Innovation & Creative Thinking
Cultivate curiosity, master brainstorming, embrace failure, and lead with creative vision
- The 5 Discovery Skills of InnovatorsAssociating β Connecting Unrelated IdeasQuestioning the Status QuoObserving with Fresh EyesNetworking for Diverse PerspectivesExperimenting & Testing Hypotheses
- Design Thinking & Problem SolvingIDEO Design Thinking β 5 StagesEmpathy Mapping & User ResearchHMW Questions & Problem FramingSCAMPER, Brainwriting & Crazy 8sSix Thinking Hats β de BonoTRIZ β 40 Inventive Principles
- Innovation Frameworks & StrategyLean Startup β Build-Measure-LearnBlue Ocean Strategy & ERRC GridBusiness Model CanvasJobs-to-Be-Done TheoryDisruptive & Open Innovation
Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking
From networking & Linux foundations to CEH, OSCP & real-world penetration testing
- Networking & OS FoundationsTCP/IP & OSI ModelIP Addressing & SubnettingLinux Administration & Bash ScriptingWindows Security & Active DirectoryPython for Security Automation
- Ethical Hacking MethodologyReconnaissance & OSINTScanning & Enumeration β Nmap & NessusExploitation β Metasploit & Buffer OverflowsPrivilege Escalation β Linux & WindowsPost-Exploitation, Persistence & Pivoting
- Web & Network Attack TechniquesOWASP Top 10 β SQLi, XSS, CSRF & IDORBurp Suite β Web App PentestingNetwork Attacks β MitM, ARP & SniffingWireless Hacking β WPA2 & Evil TwinCryptography β AES, RSA & PKI
Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
Cognitive ability, abstract reasoning, and fluid intelligence testing
- Abstract & Matrix ReasoningRaven's Progressive MatricesCattell Culture Fair IIIMensa Admission TestWAIS Matrix Reasoning
- Verbal & Logical ReasoningVerbal AnalogiesLogical SyllogismsWord RelationshipsCritical Reasoning
- Numerical & Spatial IntelligenceNumber Series & SequencesSpatial VisualizationMental RotationWorking Memory Challenges
Chess Mastery β Pieces, Strategy & Grandmaster Play
From piece movements to grandmaster strategy β master chess tactics, openings, endgames, and legendary games
- Chess Pieces & Their PowersKing β Movement, Castling & OppositionQueen β Powers, Value & Tactical UsesRook β Open Files, Rook Lifts & Back RankBishop β Diagonals, Color Complexes & PairsKnight β L-Shape, Outposts & ForksPawn β En Passant, Promotion & Structure
- Tactics & CombinationsFork, Pin, Skewer & X-RayDiscovered Attack & Double CheckDeflection, Decoy & OverloadingZwischenzug & Clearance SacrificeBack Rank Mate & Smothered MateScholar's Mate & Quick Checkmate Patterns
- Openings & Middlegame StrategyRuy LΓ³pez, Sicilian, French & Caro-KannQueen's Gambit, King's Indian & Nimzo-IndianLondon System, Catalan & English OpeningPiece Activity, Weak Squares & Open FilesKing Safety, Prophylaxis & Pawn Structure
Mystical Arts & Esoteric Sciences
Mastery of ancient traditions, occult philosophy, and metaphysical practice
- Sorcery & SpellcraftSorcery β History & TheorySpell Casting β Construction & ExecutionGeneral Magic Theory β Elements & CorrespondencesGrey Magic β Balance & IntentBlack Magic β Origins & Ethics
- Divination & Psychic ArtsOracle Reading β Divination SystemsPsychic Arts β Clairvoyance & MediumshipWitchcraft β Traditions & Sabbats
- Spirit Work & ShamanismVoodoo / Vodou β Lwa & RitualVoodoo Doll β Sympathetic MagicShamanism β Journeying & HealingNecromancy β Ancestor Work & Spirit CommunicationYa Sang β Southeast Asian Spirit PracticesSeiΓ°r β Norse Magic Traditions
How the Game Works
Structured gameplay using real exam-style questions. Every match sharpens the knowledge and test-taking skills you need to pass your division's major exams and earn your credentials.
Four Quarters
15 minutes each. Increasing difficulty in the last quarter of each half.
Optimal Rounds
Last 5 minutes of each quarter. Higher points (5pts) and higher penalties (-5pts).
Team Sessions
5 sessions per quarter, 30 seconds each. Collaborate with your team strategically.
Fair Play
Strict integrity rules. Cheating results in immediate removal and permanent ban.

Scoring System
Common Questions
What is the Standards Competition?
The Standards Competition is a merit-based knowledge platform where students and professionals compete using questions modeled after real standardized tests, licensing exams, and professional certifications across academic, collegiate, and career divisions.
How much does membership cost?
Membership starts at $9.99/month for the Bronze tier, with Silver ($19.99/month), Gold ($39.99/month), and Platinum ($79.99/month) tiers unlocking more divisions, game modes, and tournament access.
Who can join the Standards Competition?
Anyone from elementary students through working professionals can join. There are academic divisions for K-12 and college, plus dozens of professional and specialty divisions covering fields like healthcare, IT, law, real estate, and more.
How does scoring and gameplay work?
Matches are played in four 15-minute quarters. Correct answers earn 3 points (5 in the higher-stakes Optimal Round), while incorrect answers carry small penalties β mirroring the pressure of real exam conditions.