Bright BLUE Schedule | February 1, 2025
- 9:30 a.m. | Welcome to Illinois College | Crispin Hall
- Check-In | Larson Lobby
- Welcome Reception with President Farley | Dunham Auditorium
- 10:20 a.m. | Welcome Address | Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center
- 11 a.m. | Student and Parent Sessions
- Student Group A :: Interviews | Various Locations
- Parent Group A :: Graduate READY for Success | Dunham Auditorium, Crispin Hall
- Student & Parent Group B :: IC Scholars Honors Program | Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center
- 11:40 a.m. | Student and Parent Sessions
- Student Group B :: Interviews | Various Locations
- Parent Group B :: Graduate READY for Success | Dunham Auditorium, Crispin Hall
- Student & Parent Group A :: IC Scholars Honors Program | Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center
- 12:15 p.m. | Lunch | Cummings Dining Hall, Caine Student Center
- 1:20 p.m. | Academic Showcase | Parker Science Building and Crispin Hall
- 1:50 p.m. | Explore Showcases | Parker Science Building and Crispin Hall
- 2:30 p.m. | Closing and Next Steps | Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center
- 2:45 p.m. | Campus & Residence Hall Tours [optional]
The IC Store will be open from 12 Noon to 4 p.m.
Preparing for Bright BLUE
What to wear?
Once you register to participate in Bright BLUE, you will receive your Bright BLUE pullover sweatshirt in the mail shortly. Plan to wear the sweatshirt to Bright BLUE with whatever makes you feel comfortable and most yourself.
Bright BLUE Sample Interview Questions
Below is a list of questions to help you prepare for the interview. While these are just examples of the types of questions you might be asked during your meeting, our hope is that seeing this list in advance will help you approach the interview feeling prepared.
- Bright BLUE Sample Interview Questions
- What non-school reading have you done in the past year and what do you think you have learned from it?
- How do you believe you will benefit from a liberal arts education?
- Which class or teacher in high school has had the greatest impact on you and why?
- Where do you see yourself five or ten years from now?
- How have you influenced a group of people or a community?
- If you could research any question, what would it be?
- Is there a major social concern currently impacting your community? What is the root of that issue?
- Can you give an example of an instance when you were introduced to a culture that differed greatly from your own? How did that experience impact you?
- How do you think the world developments in the past five years will affect your generation?
- What are some of your habits that have led to success inside or outside of the classroom?
- Can you describe a time when you were driven to learn more about something on your own?
- What would you like us to know about you that is not explained in your application?
- What are you most curious about?
- Where is the most exciting place you have ever been and why?
- What concerns do you have about starting your college career?
We can't wait for you to experience Bright BLUE! Feel free to contact our office at 217.245.3030 should you or your family have any questions about the event.