That can really torpedo your match rate, especially with people looking for a long-term relationship

1. Highlight a few interests that also hint at your personality. 10 seconds will go by in a snap, so you need everything you mention to pack as much of a punch as possible. Mention a couple of hobbies that strategically showcase a range of attractive qualities, like intelligence, physical fitness, a sense of adventure, etc.
2. Practice – but don’t memorize. You want to seem approachable, genuine and interesting in your video profile – not stiff, rehearsed and nervous . Run through what you want to say a few times, but not to the point where it sounds like you’re reciting. That’s also why reading your profile isn’t ideal – you want to look at the camera and make a connection via strong eye contact.
3. Pay attention to the lighting & background. Few things are more distracting in a video than terrible lighting – and it won’t do you any favors in the looks department either. You also want everything that’s visible in the background to elevate the impression she’s forming of you as she watches it, so choose your surroundings carefully.

Wondering how to get off the League waitlist? Purchasing a full membership will guarantee you an expedited review – within 48 hours (Monday through Friday). You can also refer 2 friends for guaranteed entry.

You can also get an expedited review on The League by doing things like referring a friend to sign up or tweaking your profile, but that same 48-hour timeline doesn’t apply.

Matching On The League

When you are accepted, you’ll receive 3-15 matches, called “prospects”, every day at 5 pm. The number of matches depends on your membership level.

When you like one of your daily “5 at 5” matches and they’ve already liked your profile, you’ll get a “Home Run” notification.

According to the app, the person who gets the Home Run notification should send the first message. But that’s only a suggestion – not a rule.

You can swipe left or right, and if the interest is mutual the messaging platform opens. The League also has a video chat feature.

Either half of a match can start messaging first on The League, but if it doesn’t happen within 21 days the match will expire.

Matches will also expire if the conversation stalls for longer than 14 days. It is possible to rematch with expired matches on The League at a later date.

If you are no longer interested in someone, you can unmatch people on The League by clicking the X in the top right corner and selecting “Expire.”

Your League Score

Be selective about doing this, though – as it can make your League Score go from “Not Flaky” to “Semi-Flaky” or “Flaky” if you do it too often.

(Other factors that affect your League Score include how complete your profile is, how active you are on the app, and if you’ve been reported by other users.)

The League strictly adheres to the criteria you set for your ideal partner. So if your preferences are uber specific, you may get few (or no) matches.

If you’re not getting many matches, you can spend 5 League Tickets to “Boost” your profile. Each boost shows it to an additional 50 people who fit your preferences. Otherwise, your profile is shown to only 3-5 other users.

How The League’s Algorithm Works

While the exact workings are a closely held secret, The League isn’t shy about letting members know what behaviors will boost (or hurt) your rating:

• Members who log in daily are rewarded with a 10% higher match rate, and users who don’t are demoted. In the words of The League’s concierge, “We play favorites, and we’re proud of it.”