nose piercing

I'd say take it out for recruitment. If I talked to a PNM and she had a nose ring it would effect my judgement negatively, but I'm just one person in one house, so take it with a grain of salt.

Take it out. It would likely affect my first impression of her and since every PNM only has a few minutes to impress a member at each party, why risk that?

Look at this way - it could be distracting for some and you don't want anything to distract from members meeting you.

Your daughter is correct, nose piercings are not controversial and lots of students/sorority members have them. She'll be fine on campus. Since recruitment is still considered a more formal event (although dress is casual for the first parts) I would remove the stud or wear a retainer. If she feels very strongly about the piercing she could wear the stud and eliminate the sororities (and their Moms) who would judge her over something so insignificant.

Agree with @No Worries. The ONLY reason I would suggest removing it because recruitment is on the more formal side -- not because of perception. Your daughter, who sounds intelligent, well put together, and talented, does not need to join a sorority who has members that would judge her based on a small nose piercing. And she should not want to. Recruitment is about putting your best YOU forward. Not the best you that others think is best.

I wore mine all throughout Rush and got my top house. If sororities are cutting u for a NOSE RING they’re wack. She’s gonna wear it after rush so why even put on a front