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Min GPA Requirement 
Several Essays 
Activities List 
2 Recommendations 
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Sponsored by the Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative (WSABI), the Wharton Moneyball Academy is a three-week summer program that provides an opportunity for rising high school juniors and seniors to study sports analytics at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. This program focuses on using data to make deep discoveries in sports with a focus on becoming a data-driven decision-maker. Instruction will focus on fundamentals of statistical thinking, real applications employed by statistics professionals in sports analytics, and an introduction to statistical programming languages.
Non-credit
Residential
Accepts International Students
Financial Aid
Application fee waiver
Sponsored by the Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative (WSABI), the Moneyball Academy primes students to become leaders in an increasingly data-driven economy.
Taught by Professor Adi Wyner, the Moneyball core curriculum goes beyond what students will learn in an AP Statistics class in order to teach students how to apply advanced statistical concepts to sports analytics. Moneyball covers much of Wharton’s STAT 101 and STAT 470 courses, as well as pieces of STAT 102, 430, and 471. In addition, students will learn to read and write code in R, the advanced statistical programming language used by professional statisticians. By the end of the program, students will be able to understand and perform many of the sports analyses typically seen in FiveThirtyEight, Fangraphs, or Hardball Times articles.
Furthermore, Moneyball offers the opportunity to learn from and network with other analytically minded people, which can prove extremely valuable as students continue in the sports business industry. They will also hear from guest speakers with real-world experience in sports analytics. Past speakers include Samuel Mondry-Cohen, Assistant General Manager, Washington Nationals; Diana Ma, Data Scientist, Los Angeles Lakers; and Alec Halaby, Vice President of Football Operations and Strategy, Philadelphia Eagles; among others.
This program is ideal for students with a strong background in math and a love of sports. An interest in computer programming is strongly recommended but no specific background is necessary.
All participants who successfully complete the program will earn a Wharton Global Youth Certificate of Completion.
Academic classes are held Monday-Friday with extracurricular activities available in the evenings and on the weekends. Students move in on Sunday pre-program, and move out the final Saturday of the program.
While each day varies slightly in format, a typical day includes:
9:00-10:30am – Morning lecture
10:30-10:45am – Mid-morning break
10:45-12:00pm – Office hours
12:00-1:30pm – Lunch
1:30-3:00pm – Guest speaker
3:00-3:15pm – Afternoon break
3:15-4:30pm – Computing in R lecture
4:30-5:30pm – Breakout sessions and group work
Session topics may include:
- Introductory statistics (including graphical and numerical summaries of data)
- Basic probability theory
- Statistical reasoning
- Regression analysis by examining sports data
In the evening, students will have a number of extracurricular activities to choose from. Students can also opt to work on their final project with their group, meet with the program TAs, and/or relax at the dorm.
Please note, some days may not follow this schedule as there could be a site visit off campus or a simulation in lieu of lecture/recitation schedule.
High school students currently enrolled in grades 10-11 with a strong math background and a love of sports. An interest in computer programming in strongly recommended, but no specific experience or background is required. International applicants are welcome.
Unofficial Transcript
Min GPA Requirement
Several Essays
Activities List
2 Recommendations
English Test C1
Online Application From
Application Fee
Recent Grades Report *
Standardized Test Scores *
• Minimum 3.3 unweighted GPA, or equivalent
• Unofficial Transcript
High school transcripts and/or grade reports are required for application. Please upload an unofficial copy directly into the online application system. At least two marking periods of grades are required for review. If two marking periods are not available on your current high school transcripts, we recommend uploading a copy of 8th grade transcripts as well. If you would like to submit additional grades as they become available, you may email supplementary application materials to [email protected] before the application deadline.
• 2 Recommendations
A recommendation completed by a high school guidance counselor, teacher, or advisor is required for application.
• 2 Essays
1. In 300-400 words, explain what inspires your interest in Sports Analytics and Statistics. How will you use that inspiration to make the most of your experience at Wharton Moneyball Academy?
2. What do you think is/where have you seen the best use of sports statistics in the past year?
• English Proficiency Scores
Non-native English speakers should submit test scores to verify English language proficiency. If the student attends a high school where the primary language of instruction is English, this requirement is automatically waived. If submitting test scores, please note the admissions committee prefers TOEFL or IELTS scores, when available. The minimum TOEFL score required for admission is 100 (iBT.) The minimum IELTS score required is a 7. If TOEFL or IELTS scores are not available, applicants may submit PSAT, SAT, or ACT scores as an alternate. To submit, please upload an unofficial copy of your score report to the online application.
• Standardized Test Scores
The submission of standardized test scores is optional. If you have score reports you wish to share you may upload an unofficial copy of your score report to the online application. Score reports should include your name.
• Activities of Activities/ Achievements
An array of extracurricular activities and/or personal achievements that denote intellectual curiosity, ability to collaborate, initiative and ambition, or diversity of interests and ideas.
• Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee of $100 is required. If applying through a community-based organization or scholarship agency, students might be eligible for an application fee waiver.
• International Students
International students are a welcome addition to Wharton’s summer high school programs. Participants are encouraged to obtain a short-stay B-2 TOURIST visa from the American Embassy or Consulate in their home country, if they do not already have one.
Deadline
Priority deadline: January 25, 2023
Final deadline: April 5, 2023
Jul 09 - Jul 29
3 weeks
Residential
ON-CAMPUS PROGRAM FEES INCLUDE:
Full academic and term fees, use of Penn academic facilities, on-campus housing, two meals a day Monday-Friday, two meals on Sunday (no meals Saturday due to excursions/activities), extracurricular activities and trips, student supervision.
ON-CAMPUS PROGRAM FEES DO NOT INCLUDE:
Non-refundable $100 application fee, travel to/from campus, airport transfers, gym access (may be available for additional fee); linens; class materials; meals eaten off campus; medical expenses; laundry; souvenirs; and personal spending money.
Financial Aid
The Wharton Global Youth Program is committed to supporting academically ambitious students with demonstrated financial need. Through a variety of need-based scholarships and financial awards, we are able to provide full or partial funding for a select number of eligible program participants.
Unofficial Transcript
Min GPA Requirement
Several Essays
Activities List
2 Recommendations
English Test C1
Online Application From
Application Fee
Recent Grades Report *
Standardized Test Scores *
Application is closed
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