Business and economics
M&TSI (Management & Technology Summer Institute)
M&TSI is a 3-week residential program run by Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology, University of Pennsylvania. Open to: rising high school seniors.
- Last cycle's deadline
- Priority January 28, 2026
- 2027 date not posted yet
- Cost
- Paid, aid available
- Who can apply
- Grade 11
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 3 weeks
- Residential
What students do
Students take a for-credit course taught by Wharton and Penn Engineering faculty that links technology and management. In teams they build a prototype and go-to-market plan for a high-tech venture and present it to faculty and entrepreneurs.
- Management
- Engineering
- Technology innovation
- Prototyping
- Entrepreneurship
Key facts
- Run by
- Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology, University of Pennsylvania
- Where
- Philadelphia, PA (residential)
- Who can apply
- Rising high school seniorsRequires a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA; listed prerequisites include SAT/ACT or PSAT/PreACT scores and high-level chemistry, physics and calculus courses.
- Dates
- July 12 to 30, 2027
- Cost
- $12,000 on-campus program fee, includes one Penn Engineering course credit, lab materials, on-campus housing, two meals a day Monday to Friday and Sunday, and activities; $100 application fee
- Deadline
- Priority January 28, 2026; final March 18, 2026This was last cycle’s deadline. The 2027 date is not posted yet.
- Selectivity
- M&TSI selects 75 participants to attend the summer program.
Official program siteOfficial application pageUniversity of Pennsylvania admissions profile
What the application asks for
- Essays or short answers
- Transcript
- Teacher recommendation
- Test scores
- Application fee
Applied through the Wharton Global Youth application with short essays, a transcript, two recommendations and a $100 fee; the M&TSI page lists SAT/ACT or PSAT/PreACT scores as a prerequisite.
How a mentor helps with your M&TSI application
- Decide whether M&TSI fits, and which similar programs to apply to alongside it.
- Work backward from the deadline so essays, recommendations, and forms are not left to the last week.
- Draft and revise the essays or short answers with one-on-one feedback.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the M&TSI application deadline?
The 2027 deadline has not been posted. Last cycle's deadline was Priority January 28, 2026; final March 18, 2026, and most programs keep a similar date from year to year.
How much does M&TSI cost?
$12,000 on-campus program fee, includes one Penn Engineering course credit, lab materials, on-campus housing, two meals a day Monday to Friday and Sunday, and activities; $100 application fee. Financial aid is available.
Who can apply to M&TSI?
Rising high school seniors. Requires a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA; listed prerequisites include SAT/ACT or PSAT/PreACT scores and high-level chemistry, physics and calculus courses.
What does the M&TSI application require?
Essays or short answers, Transcript, Teacher recommendation, Test scores, Application fee. Applied through the Wharton Global Youth application with short essays, a transcript, two recommendations and a $100 fee; the M&TSI page lists SAT/ACT or PSAT/PreACT scores as a prerequisite.
How hard is it to get into M&TSI?
M&TSI selects 75 participants to attend the summer program.
Read from the program’s own site and last checked 2026-10-09. Programs change dates, fees, and requirements each year, so confirm on the official site before you apply. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with this program.
