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Wharton Moneyball Academy

Rising juniors and seniors interested in sports analytics, statistics, R, and data storytelling.

Wharton / Philadelphia, Pennsylvania International possible 3 weeks July 5-25, 2026; 2026 deadlines passed Bronze trust tier
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At a glance

DatesJuly 5-25, 2026; 2026 deadlines passed
Duration3 weeks
EligibilityGrade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Estimated costNeed to verify
ScholarshipNeed to verify
SelectivitySelective

Availability note: 2026 deadlines listed as January 28 and March 18, 2026; mark as likely closed.

SummerWorthy verdict

Detailed parent decision brief

Best for: Rising juniors and seniors interested in sports analytics, statistics, R, and data storytelling.

Not ideal for: Families needing an open 2026 application or general sports management exposure.

Worth it if: The student wants to work with sports datasets and produce a capstone research project.

Avoid if: The student dislikes statistics or coding.

What the student actually does

Studies sports analytics, statistical thinking, R programming, sports datasets, and team capstone research.

Final output: Team capstone research project and possible Wharton Sports Analytics Journal publication opportunity

Outcome depth: Level 5 - Team capstone research project with possible journal publication opportunity

Safety, logistics, and cost

Safety transparency: Strong

Parent risk: Low risk

Cost band: INR 1.5 lakh+

Strong sports analytics fit, but application deadlines have likely passed for 2026.

Admissions reality check

A strong capstone can support quantitative interests if the work continues or is published.

Participation alone should not be treated as a guaranteed admissions advantage. Value depends on what the student does during and after the experience.

Trust and source notes

Provider type: university_official

Last researched: 2026-05-17

Official source: Open source page

Trust notes:

  • Official Wharton Global Youth page available
  • Deadline status required

Claims to verify:

  • current application status
  • tuition
  • aid

Parent decision questions

  • Does the student's interest match stem / ai / engineering strongly enough for this cost and time commitment?
  • Is the family comfortable with the stated format, location, and supervision transparency?
  • Will the student continue the work after the program so the output becomes part of a larger story?

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