The quest to find prince charming on a dating app, namely Tinder, has proven to be a daunting task. College-aged guys on Tinder range from the serial right-swipers to the guys so analytical about the types of pictures and bio you post. If you havenât given up hope on finding a connection on Tinder, we asked seven college guys what makes them automatically swipe right on a girl. Their answers may (or may not) surprise you.
1. A clever bio
Itâs hard to determine how much or how little information we want to reveal about ourselves on Tinder. However, for guys who claim that they are looking for more than just a hookup, they like to know who you are beyond a face.
Michael Grayhand, a junior at Georgia Southern University, wants to know the basics about the girls he swipes right forâage and/or school, favorite quote or witty statement and their passions.Â
âWhile I donât expect a girl to lay out her whole life story, I want to know something about her to see if there is something we connect over right off the bat,â he says. âSo please donât leave it blank! Or be basic and say âI love kittens.â And? So does everyone else.â
So if youâre comfortable, let the dating pool know what makes you unique.
2. Being passionate about something
Attraction is a big part of what initially draws someone to you, but according to guys, seeing a woman who is driven makes her ten times more appealing.
Parker Lanza, a sophomore at the University of Georgia, met his current girlfriend on Tinder and was immediately drawn to her passion for dancing.
âMy girlfriend is a professional salsa dancer, and I remember seeing pictures of her dancing on her Tinder,â he says. âNot only did she look beautiful dancing, it was so attractive that she was showing off her working hard.â
So whether it be a sport, your job or volunteering that youâre passionate about, a worthy guy will take interest in what makes you tick.
3. Seeing you alone in picturesÂ
Itâs safe to conclude that guys donât want to have to think too hard about swiping. They want to get a definite feel of what you look like easily, which is why they will left swipe on a girl with too many group pictures.
According to Rashad King, a senior at Kentucky State University, even if you are potentially the girl of a guyâs dreams, guys wonât think twice about swiping left if they canât tell which girl you are in the picture.
âI donât want to have to investigate who the girl is in the picture,â he says. âOne group picture is cool, but Iâm looking to hang out with you, not your four best friends. So why are they included?â
P.S. Guys could definitely benefit from this tip too!
4. Having a variety of pictures
The hardest part of creating a Tinder profile is picking what pictures to post. Guys want to see you in a variety of different settings.
Chris Colfer, a sophomore at Kennesaw State University, likes to see potential Tinder matches in many lights â dressed up, chilling out and maybe a selfie or two thrown in.
âItâs weird to me if a girl only has selfies in her bathroom,â he says. âSo if youâve traveled abroad or are always at this certain coffee shop, itâs cool to see.â
So even if your best pictures are from your birthday, donât post all of them at once.
5. Sports gear
As typical as it may seem, guys like when a girl is into sports (surprise, surprise). Xavi LaCosta, a sophomore at the University of Central Florida, gives brownie points to any woman supporting a sports team.
âEven if youâre just representing your school, seeing a lady in a jersey does something to my heart,â he says.
However, if you arenât into sports, donât go out and buy a jersey just for a guy. Itâs not worth it!
From guys strictly NOT looking for relationshipsâŠ
6. Pictures of you partying
Some women refrain from posting pictures of us partying in fear of looking âtrashy,â but some guys on Tinder actually want to see that. Gio Ramos, a junior at Kennesaw State University, likes seeing girls at bars, fraternity houses and generally having a good time.
âIf I see a girl that likes to go out, Iâll swipe right,â he says. âMaybe that turns some guys off, but Iâm looking for someone to go out and have a good time with me.â
So if youâre looking for a drinking buddy, donât worry about having to tone down how you look on Tinder. There’s no shame in going out and having a good time, so if you’re the type of girl that likes to live it up, don’t be ashamed.Â
7. Full body pictures
This screams degrading, but guys admitted to swiping right on girls with full body pictures, and those who show off their body.
Austin*, a junior at the University of Georgia, views Tinder as strictly a hookup app. âIf a girl is cute, has a nice body of course Iâm going to swipe right,â he says.
Letâs not pretend weâre surprised, though.
While keeping these suggestions in mind, remember to just be you. Never pretend to be someone you arenât to impress a guy. Tinder is an experience full of lows and highs, so happy swiping!
*Name has been changed