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You could have applied anywhere---so why them?  \n• This should NOT be what this experience will do for you/your career. What will you contribute to THEM and THEIR mission?  \n• If applicable, include in paragraph 1 if you have met someone from their organization or have talked with someone who interned there, tell them that and why that conversation made you want to work there, if it did.  \nExample Introduction Sentence  \nInstead of saying “I am a junior at Duke University studying Public Policy and Computer Science ”, say  \n“As a junior at Duke University majoring in Public Policy Studies and Computer Science, I am interested in the Fall 2024 Policy Internship at the Consumer Technology Association.”  \nStep 4: Body Paragraphs 2 and 3  \n• Start with a Topic Sentence that presents your argument that your skills make you an asset to their organization.  \n• Cite and expand on specific experiences that tie back to 1-2 tasks they listed in the job description. 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