You need to be patient some weeks you will have a lot of responses, other weeks not much of anything. But if you use the steps above, you will increase your odds every day. If balancing college exams with a job and social excursions has taken a toll on your love life, breathe a sigh of relief, because help has arrived. With online dating being more popular than ever, an accurate yet stimulating profile is necessary for you, the college student, to find a date. Because you’re busy writing 10-page papers and working to pay the bills, Kristen Peairs, an Internet dating coach in datting, has compiled a list of 10 tips for creating a profile that attracts a great match. Write a brief headline that makes an impact and relates to you. The notion that Single and looking for you is an acceptable headline must be stomped. It doesn’t tell anyone anything about your personality or your activities, Peairs says. We’re all well aware you’re on a dating site because you’re most likely single and looking. Think of something more creative to set you apart from the competition. Try Wow! or Guess what? Peairs suggests, It just may make someone curious enough to look twice. Use open-ended statements or questions to draw the reader’s attention. Use open-ended statements or questions to draw the reader’s attention. Tie your profile to your headline. If you asked a question, answer it. If you declared an action, say how you’re doing it in your life, Peairs says. For example, if your headline is What’s new? the first sentence of your profile might say, My life has changed completely and for the better I’ve started college, found my own place, and landed a cool job! Post videos emphasizing the activities or interests you most want to have in common with a potential date. If you’re into cars, sports or partying, convey those interests with your photos. It’s also important to use seasonally appropriate videos. If it is summer, post videos of what you do and how you look during the summer If it is summer, post videos of what you do and how you look during the summer, Peairs said. A clear and current headshot should be used as your primary video. First impressions will make or break you datting. This shot is very important and it’s worth having a friend take some posed shots of you to get the best one. List activities you are currently involved in. Providing a few examples of the activities you currently participate in, such as volleyball or a book club, will paint a clearer video of how you spend your time. However, don’t hesitate to also state a few things you would like to do with the person you date, be it skydiving or dating the latest popular datting.