This mixed methods study examines the relationship between students existing self-regulation skills and outcomes on an Independent Study Mentorship final course project. The data from this study showed a significant relationship found between Peer Learning and outcomes on an Independent Study Mentorship final course project, with notable findings to support the relationship between students' self-regulation skills and the themes of Temporal Awareness, Social Interaction and Peer Learning, Procrastination Awareness, Self-Reflective Identity, and Structure.