# Email template for students to recruit experts for projects

## Requesting an Interview

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Use this template to help you get an interview with an expert.

Also check out [this guide on the Muse](https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-ask-for-an-informational-interview-and-get-a-yes), [this guide from 75 to Go](http://www.75togo.com/contribute/interview-email-template/), and [this guide on the Huffington Post](https://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-p-joyce/get-that-interview-with-a_b_4996669.html) for some additional tips and templates. These guides suggest how to get interviews for a variety of purposes, but their points are still useful regardless of your goal.
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### Subject

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High School Student Seeking Your Expertise for {{Project_Field}} Project
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### Body

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Dear {{Recipient}},

I'd love your help with a project we're working on for a project at my high school. For our project, we are {{One-line Description of Your Project}}.

I'm reaching out to you because {{One-line Explanation for Specific Reason You're Contacting This Person}}. I'd deeply appreciate your input on {{1 or 2 Specific Topics or Questions This Expert Can Help With}}.

Would you be available for a 15-20 minute video chat or phone call? {{Meeting Option 1 (e.g., Monday, June 1st at 10am)}} or {{Meeting Option 2}} could be ideal, but please let me flex to your schedule.

Thank you in advance,
{{Your Name}}
{{Freshman/Sophomore/Junior/Senior}}
{{Your School}}
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