Petitions from the "middle ranks" of Accepted, Dedicated, and Ji'alantin/ar are considered for joining the Council of Youth. This is because Novices, Soldiers, and Drin'far'ji should have the freedom to concentrate on getting used to the Tower and developing their characters without additional responsibilities or obligations to participate. Of course, active participation in the Tower is encouraged, so the beginning ranks are encouraged to plan ahead by contributing "above and beyond" requirements and report it after being raised to the middle ranks. A few exceptions may be made.

Petitions to join the Council of Youth would include instances in which one achieved "above and beyond Raising Requirements". Usually these are achievements that are not used for Raising Requirements at all, but on rare occasions a Raising Requirement that was completed particularly well or is particularly beneficial may apply. Only one achievement is required, but more would help the petition pass review.