Longer hair for S&T recruiting, should I change it?

I’m recruiting for S&T and have naturally thick, wavy/slightly curly hair. It’s currently longer all around—the front and sides are long, and the back sticks out rather than being closely tapered.

I really like my hair and would prefer to keep the length, but I also don’t want something within my control to hurt me in recruiting.

For people who have recruited or work in S&T: Would you consider this acceptable if it’s clean and well-maintained, or would you recommend getting a more traditional haircut? If you’d change it, would you just clean up/taper the sides and back or go significantly shorter?

Looking for honest opinions, not reassurance.