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July 13-18, 2025
Applications are due by April 11, 2025

Neeley Analytics Initiative Analytics Academy

Dive into the World of Data

Ever wonder how Amazon knows what you want to buy or why your social media feed includes advertisements for items you’re interested in purchasing? How are Instagram and Twitter such profitable companies when they provide free services? How does your insurance company predict your driving behavior? The answer – data. It’s everywhere, and if you understand data and the inner workings of companies’ use of data, then you’re ahead of the game and ready for any career path.

The TCU Neeley School of Business hosts a highly competitive, one-week summer residential program for high school students entering 11th or 12th grade, providing a hands-on experience with opportunities to learn and hone your skills in data analytics and market research. Led by two outstanding instructors, students will engage in six hours of learning each day, building models to explore business performance and discovering how data can impact profitability. In addition to the immersive learning experience, participants will also have the opportunity to explore the beautiful campus of TCU and enjoy the exceptional amenities. Be sure to check out our Instagram and LinkedIn for program highlights and updates! 

See and hear from our Analytics Academy students.

More than 80 high school students from across the country explored the fast-paced world of data at the 2024 TCU Neeley Analytics Academy. The one-week summer residential program offered hands-on learning to sharpen their skills in data analytics and market research. Students received expert guidance in identifying, collecting and analyzing data, participated in team projects, and enjoyed fun activities in Fort Worth. Apply to our application, opening February 3 for our 2025 Analytics Academy, taking place July 13-18, 2025.

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How You'll Benefit

Explore statistical programs, data-driven storytelling and data visualization
You’ll gain a better understanding of how to collect, examine, organize, visualize and present data, learning to transform raw data into powerful, effective communications that drive decision making.
Understand modeling techniques, machine learning and artificial intelligence
You’ll learn how to leverage clustering and classification algorithms, regression analysis and other methods to evaluate complex data, find patterns and trends, make predictions and deliver results.
Earn a Data Analytics Certificate
You’ll receive a certificate of completion from TCU Neeley at the end of the program!
A week of college life at TCU
You’ll spend a week on campus with other high school students in the beautiful city of Fort Worth, living in residence halls and learning from top-ranked professors from the business school. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy extracurricular activities, dinners and more on and around campus.

How to Apply

Take the first step in becoming a valuable data analytics expert. The application for the 2025 summer program will be available February 3, 2025. The deadline is April 11, 2025.

Requirements

  • Strong math skills
  • Scholastic achievement
  • Leadership
  • Motivation and interest in analytics and problem solving
  • Be a rising Junior (Class of 2027) or Senior (Class of 2026) in high school

Application Process

  • Pay application fee of $10. You will receive a link to the online application.
  • Complete the 2025 application form by April 11, 2025.
  • Provide a copy of your high school transcript with your application.
  • Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor on why you'd be a perfect fit for this program.
  • Include a personal statement (250-500 words) about your interest in the academy.

We will notify you of our decision no later than May 19, 2025.

Program Cost

  • Application fee is $10. If accepted, this will count towards the total program cost.
  • Total cost is $1,800 and covers room, board, instructional costs, entertainment, recreation facilities, etc. We recommend that you bring a limited amount of spending money for miscellaneous expenses while on campus.
  • The entire program fee is due no later than May 26, 2025.
  • Need-based scholarships are available on a limited basis for qualified students.
  • If cancellation is requested by an accepted student, we will issue a 50% refund of total program cost up until three weeks after acceptance (June 3, 2025). Anything after that will be nonrefundable.

Frequently Asked Questions

The TCU Neeley Analytics Academy is a one-week summer residential program designed for high school students entering 11th or 12th grade. It focuses on exploring data analytics and market research through expert instruction, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities.

The camp will take place from July 13-18, 2025.

  • Applications Open: February 3, 2025
  • Application Submission Deadline: April 11, 2025
  • Acceptance Decisions: May 19, 2025

Applicants must:
  • Be a rising Junior (Class of 2027) or Senior (Class of 2026) in high school.
  • Demonstrate strong math skills, scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, and an interest in analytics and problem-solving

Applicants must submit: 
  • A completed application form by April 11, 2025.  
  • A copy of their high school transcript.
  • Contact information of a teacher or counselor, who must complete a form
  • A personal statement (250-500 words) detailing their interest in the academy.

  • Application Fee: $10 (applied toward the program cost if accepted).
  • Total Program Fee: $1,800, which covers room, board, instruction, entertainment, and access to campus facilities.
  • Fee Due Date: May 26, 2025.

Note: Limited need-based scholarships are available for qualified students

  • Accepted students who cancel within three weeks of acceptance (by June 3, 2025) are eligible for a 50% refund.
  • No refunds will be issued after June 3, 2025.

Participants will gain:
  • Skills in statistical programs, data-driven storytelling, and data visualization to turn raw data into impactful communications.
  • Knowledge of modeling techniques, machine learning, artificial intelligence, clustering, classification algorithms, and regression analysis.
  • A deeper understanding of how data is used to identify trends, make predictions, and enhance decision-making

Yes, participants will earn a Data Analytics Certificate from TCU Neeley upon successful completion of the program.

Students will live in TCU residence halls, attend sessions with top-ranked professors, and participate in extracurricular activities on and off campus. The program also includes opportunities to explore Fort Worth and enjoy recreational activities.

The program is limited to 80 students

Stay updated by visiting TCU Neeley’s Instagram and LinkedIn pages, where you can see program highlights and testimonials from past participants.

This program offers a unique opportunity to:
  • Gain a competitive edge in understanding data analytics.
  • Experience college life at a prestigious business school.
  • Network with like-minded peers from across the country.
  • Receive expert guidance from experienced instructors.