Essentials of Entrepreneurship session 2

Started by Knowledge@Wharton High School in 2014 with only 30 students, Wharton Essentials of Entrepreneurship (formerly the Global Young Leaders Academy) has now grown to be the largest of the Wharton Summer High School Programs with more than 500 students annually. With a two-week schedule filled with lectures, recitations, and activities, students will be able to walk away with a better understanding of what it takes to truly be an entrepreneur. Each summer, Wharton Essentials students: Attend lectures and presentations from notable Wharton faculty, lecturers and PhD students in Wharton’s Jon M. Huntsman Hall Work in teams to create and present an original final project, which is judged by Wharton faculty and business professionals Advance their understanding of business through lectures, recitations and simulations Explore historic Philadelphia and experience life in a college dormitory on an Ivy League campus Application Policies and Procedures Wharton will select 60 students per session for Wharton Essentials of Entrepreneurship. Wharton Essentials of Entrepreneurship will run five sessions from May 31-August 8, 2020. The program fee covers tuition, housing, most meals, activities, and weekend trips. Admission to Wharton Essentials of Entrepreneurship is selective. Each year the admissions committee receives many more applications than there are available places. Selections are based on a record of academic excellence and a genuine interest in developing entrepreneurship skills. Application for the program requires: Unofficial high school transcript Letter of recommendation Short essay Standardized test scores (if applicable*) TOEFL/IELTS results (if applicable**) Financial aid application (if applicable) $100 application fee