No worries! That's fine. The only downside to summer tours is that your tour guide will likely be a day student, so they won't be able to give you a full scope of boarding life. However, the interviews aren't usually as time-constrained, so they are a little less pressure! I've toured family with babies, toddlers, grandparents, you name it! Bringing your brother won't negatively influence the way the admissions office sees you. Good luck!
You will not be over-dressed. Your navy/white will be appropriate...if you have a 'colored' small hand bag, that would add some oomph. Don't be surprised if you see a boy on the tour wearing a navy blazer. One should dress for the occasion, with respect for the institution; that's what you are doing. Good luck!
For boys: most wore ties and navy blue blazer with khaki pants. It is more than dress code, but a sign of respect for the school. It works well for all schools. really, anything clean, neat that fits well should work fine. No jeans. Be comfortable.
For girls: My daughter wore grey pencil skirt, oxford shirt, argyle vest, Brooks Bros navy blue blazer and flats. Worked fine. Wear comfortable shoes, the tour takes an hour and is a lot of walking (for the whole family). Bring an umbrella or raincoat along if there is any chance of rain.
Thanks!
My tour was...not what I expected. My tour guide was a boy and he wore a Chaps polo ,khaki shorts and mandals. I couldn't care less about his sex and attire, but the tour was pretty bad. I didn't learn anything I didn't know already and I didn't get to see a dorm room, which I was looking forward to.
The tour being bad wasn't completely his fault ,of course. I was pretty nervous and when he tried to make banal conversation, I squawked back mono-syllable answers.
