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18 March 2026
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San Francisco, CA: Moneyball Experience
by Wharton Global Youth Program
Moneyball Experience connects sports statistics and R coding with a collaborative analytics project, Wharton teaching, and visits to sports organizations.
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San Francisco CA Moneyball at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Grades 10-11; strong math background
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-17
Location / Region
Wharton San Francisco Campus, San Francisco, California, United States
Cost
$8,959
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person
Latest deadline
18 March 2026 · Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
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Accommodation: University of San Francisco residence hall
Meals: Two daily, Sunday-Friday
Certificate / Outcome: Completion certificate; digital badge; capstone project
Campus experience: Wharton San Francisco; sports organization visits
Cohort size: Approximately 50 students
Tutors / faculty: Adi Wyner; Paul Sabin; industry speakers
Sessions / cadence: Week 1 Mon-Fri; week 2 Mon-Thu, 9am-5pm
San Francisco CA Moneyball summary
Moneyball Experience uses sports questions to introduce statistics, probability, regression, and coding in R. Wharton instructors connect the concepts with professional sports analytics.
Students develop a collaborative data analytics project and learn through lectures, small-group activities, guest speakers, and sports organization visits.
The strongest fit is someone who enjoys both numerical reasoning and sports, and wants to investigate the evidence behind sporting decisions.
What is San Francisco, CA: Moneyball Experience?
Moneyball Experience is a sports analytics summer program offered by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative. Its academic focus is foundational statistics, probability, statistical reasoning, regression, and computing in R.
Students combine classroom instruction with collaborative project work and exposure to sports industry practitioners. The capstone asks them to apply data analysis to a real-world sports question, while organization visits help connect statistical ideas with decisions made by teams and analysts.
Why Succeed highlights San Francisco CA Moneyball
Teaching from Adi Wyner and Paul Sabin connects statistical foundations with substantial sports analytics experience.
A collaborative capstone gives students a concrete way to apply ideas beyond listening to lectures.
Industry speakers and sports organization visits reveal how analysts use data in practice.
The introductory computing approach lets students explore R without requiring prior programming experience.
Selected projects may reach a wider audience through the Wharton Sports Analytics Journal.
Who is San Francisco CA Moneyball for?
Best for
Students who enjoy math and sports and want to investigate sporting questions through data, coding, and teamwork.
Not ideal if
You mainly want athletic training or advanced computing, since the program emphasizes foundational statistical thinking and analytics.
Is San Francisco CA Moneyball worth it?
The strongest educational value is the connection between statistical ideas, a collaborative project, and practitioners working in sports. For a student who already follows sports closely, this can turn familiar questions into a more disciplined approach to evidence and uncertainty.
It is a substantial family investment, so compare the teaching, residential experience, and project opportunities with less expensive ways to explore statistics. Choose it for the learning rather than an assumed admissions advantage, and treat possible journal publication as a selective opportunity.
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Cost and what is included
$8,959; includes Academic instruction and instructional materials., University housing accommodations., Two meals per weekday and on Sundays., Business visits and cultural excursions., Supervised student experience., Certificate of completion and digital badge credential..
Accommodation
University of San Francisco residence hall
Meals
Two daily, Sunday-Friday
Supervision or safety information
The fee includes two meals per weekday and on Sundays, with no meals on Saturdays, and a supervised student experience. Summer Discovery supports residential staffing, safety, and extracurricular activities.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; Wharton San Francisco Campus, San Francisco, California, United States.
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Effort level
High during the academic day.
Best started
Allow six to eight weeks before a future priority deadline for essays, records, and recommendations.
Main challenge
Turning a sports interest into a focused, defensible statistical question.
Typical preparation
Identify a sports question and explain what data would help answer it.
Review descriptive statistics and basic probability; trying introductory R exercises is optional preparation.
Draft personal application responses in your own voice and give your recommender advance notice.
Plan travel and required health forms early; the residential guide requires forms at least 30 days before arrival.
Useful if
You want to test whether you enjoy quantitative analysis as much as following sports.
What do students do on San Francisco CA Moneyball?
You learn statistical concepts through sports examples, then practice applying them in R and collaborative activities. Guest speakers and organization visits provide practical context for the capstone analysis.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Build foundations in data summaries, probability, and statistical reasoning.
- 2
Practice reading and writing R code during computing sessions.
- 3
Use regression and data interpretation to investigate sports questions.
- 4
Discuss applications with industry speakers and learn through sports organization visits.
- 5
Develop a capstone sports analysis project with your group.
San Francisco CA Moneyball dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Programme dates
19-31 July 2026
Priority decisions
11 March 2026
Location-based program admissions notifications.
Final decisions
15 April 2026
Location-based program admissions notifications.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 18 March 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Programme dates | 19-31 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Priority decisions | 11 March 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Final decisions | 15 April 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Currently enrolled in high school grades 10-11.
Strong math background and interest in sports.
Programming interest recommended; prior experience not required.
International applicants welcome.
English proficiency verification required unless the school teaches primarily in English.
How much does San Francisco CA Moneyball cost?
Program fee
$8,959 — 2026 residential program package.
Funding or discounts
- Application fee: $100 — Non-refundable; eligible fee waivers apply.
- Sports scholarships: Up to $5,000 — Partial need-based support toward program fees.
- Philadelphia school scholarships: Full scholarship possible — For eligible Philadelphia residents attending district public or charter schools.
- NEON and partner scholarships: Eligibility-based funding — Affiliation and financial-need requirements apply.
What's included
Academic instruction and instructional materials., University housing accommodations., Two meals per weekday and on Sundays., Business visits and cultural excursions., Supervised student experience., Certificate of completion and digital badge credential.
How to apply to San Francisco CA Moneyball
- 1
Use the MyWharton application portal and select San Francisco, CA: Moneyball Experience.
- 2
Complete the application yourself using contact information you regularly monitor.
- 3
Upload English-language transcripts and current grade reports, and provide recommender details.
- 4
Write the program-specific short responses and supply English proficiency scores when required.
- 5
Submit the application and pay the $100 fee unless an eligible waiver applies.
- 6
Follow up with your recommender after submission and monitor application completeness.
- 7
For financial aid, select the Financial Aid box and complete the separate scholarship application emailed to you.
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What does San Francisco CA Moneyball cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Introductory statistics
Create graphical and numerical summaries to describe sports data.
Probability and reasoning
Use probability and statistical reasoning to examine uncertainty in sports decisions.
Regression analysis
Analyze relationships in sports data while considering bias, limitations, and context.
Computing in R
Learn the basics of reading and writing code in a statistical programming language.
Capstone sports analysis
Collaborate with peers to investigate a real-world sports question using data.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on San Francisco CA Moneyball?
A typical day during the program.
Teaching days
Academic programming typically runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Lectures and recitations
A shuttle runs 8:15-8:45 a.m.; lecture is 9:00-10:30 and recitation or office hours 10:45-noon.
Computing and collaboration
Lunch and meetings are noon-1:30; speakers 1:30-2:30, R computing 2:30-4:30, and group work 4:30-5:00.
Residential activities
Students can join social activities, explore local culture, work on their group project, or relax; room checks are at 11:00 p.m.
Who teaches on San Francisco CA Moneyball?
Wharton Professor of Statistics and Data Science Adi Wyner teaches alongside Paul Sabin, a Wharton lecturer and WSABI Senior Fellow with experience at ESPN and SumerSports. Guest speakers contribute perspectives from professional sports, media, technology, and analytics firms.
Where do students stay on San Francisco CA Moneyball?
Residential plan
- University residence hall: Students stay at University of San Francisco's Lone Mountain North and take shuttles to Wharton classes.
- Meal plan: residential
- Student supervision: Summer Discovery supports residential safety, staffing, room checks, and parent-authorized sign-out.
- Activities and facilities: Evening and weekend activities complement dorm Wi-Fi and laundry facilities.
Most students have one roommate; students need a working phone with a US number and data plan.
What happens after San Francisco CA Moneyball?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Complete a collaborative sports data analysis project.
Earn a certificate of completion and digital badge.
Build foundations for further statistics and sports analytics study.
Selected projects may be featured in the Wharton Sports Analytics Journal.
Record your Wharton Global Youth experience using Common App CEEB code 6999.
Journal features are selective, and participation does not guarantee admission to Penn.
Where does San Francisco CA Moneyball take place?
Academic classes take place at Wharton's San Francisco campus, with residential housing at the University of San Francisco and shuttle travel between the two. Sports visits may include venues and organizations across San Francisco and the Bay Area, such as Oracle Park, Chase Center, and Levi's Stadium.
The residential guide recommends SFO arrivals by noon and residence-hall check-in between noon and 3:00 p.m.
San Francisco CA Moneyball FAQs
No specific programming experience is required. An interest in programming is strongly recommended, and students learn the basics of reading and writing R code.
The program covers introductory statistics, basic probability theory, statistical reasoning, and regression analysis using sports data. Students also practice computing in R.
Students collaborate on a capstone data analytics project addressing real-world sports questions. Select projects may be featured in the Wharton Sports Analytics Journal.
Wharton Professor Adi Wyner and WSABI Senior Fellow Paul Sabin teach the program. Guest speakers bring perspectives from professional sports, media, technology, and analytics.
Students stay in University of San Francisco housing and travel by shuttle to Wharton's San Francisco academic campus. Most students have one roommate.
The fee includes two meals per weekday and on Sundays, with no meals on Saturdays, and a supervised student experience. Summer Discovery supports residential staffing, safety, and extracurricular activities.
Need-based Sports Program Scholarships are available for Moneyball Experience and typically award up to $5,000 toward program fees. Funding is limited, and eligible international students may apply.
No. Participation in Moneyball Experience does not guarantee admission to the University of Pennsylvania.
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