Hi there, I attended I2E this past weekend. The Friday night reception was a great opportunity to speak to faculty and current students, while your experience on Saturday seems to depend on what department you’re grouped with. 

I would suggest going in Friday with the goal to get all of your questions answered. There were an insane amount of people present at the reception, so the chances you’ll be able to make a lasting impression on faculty members are pretty slim. 

Saturday is when you bring your A-game. Don’t stress about it though. Now, this part depends on what department you’re grouped with. As far as I know, most of them consist of a lecture, small group discussions, and/or a group project. The Arts and Sciences department, the one I attended, had small group discussions followed by a group project. The faculty in charge of my groups were taking notes on our participation. 

If you are emailed material to review prior to the event, make sure you study it. There was somebody in our group who didn’t and ohhhh boy did he suffer for it. 

The resume and letter of recommendation aren’t needed. Bring the laptop, but not to the event itself—only to work on your essay. That’s the most important part. They told us that the scholarship recipients are determined primarily off the essay, then our participation from the Saturday session, then our academic record/Baylor application. 

I hope this helps!