<p>Yup, that’s all there is to it. There are two other threads that go more into depth about it:</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/1063234-how-apply-independent-research-internships.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/1063234-how-apply-independent-research-internships.html</a></p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/834923-would-unprofessional-if-i-email-professors-asking-internship.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/834923-would-unprofessional-if-i-email-professors-asking-internship.html</a></p>
<p>Of course, it’s not easy to find a professor that is willing to take on a high school kid, so try to sound very persuasive, enthusiastic, etc. in your email.</p>