<p>I’m currently a Junior in HS, and I want to do a summer internship with a sociology professor. Two questions:</p>
<li>What information should I include in my cover letter?</li>
<li><p>I already have included basic biographical info, ECs that I do related to sociology/education and books I have read on the topic</p></li>
<li><p>What else should I include?</p></li>
<li><p>Should I send a transcript/grades?</p></li>
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<p>Thanks, this really helps after getting rejected from Yale SS</p>
<p>Your cover letter should be brief and not a rehash of your entire resume. Introduce yourself, explain why you wish to study with this professor at his university. Why are you a good fit for the job? What can you bring to the table? Include your resume, transcript, grades, and a letter of recommendation from a teacher. But why not just call the professor and ask him directly if you can send him some information and find out what he thinks is relevant?</p>