3 Top Tips for getting matched as an Egg Donor
Being matched with an Intended Parent can take a month, a year, or longer. This time frame all depends on what the Parents are looking for in a donor. The best advice I can give for getting chosen sooner rather than later would be to:
1. Ensure that every part of your profile is filled out completely. A lot of donors don’t realize that when Intended Parents are looking for a donor they typically are looking for ethnic background, education, & blood type.
a. Ethnic background - For example, if you are Caucasian, make sure to list what your ancestry is. (ex: French, Italian, Irish, etc.) – Listing “Caucasian” or “White” is just not enough information for parents and you will most likely get looked over.
b. Education – Listing just the basics of your education is good but when parents are focused on educational achievements the basics will just not cut it. I always recommend that you list all educational achievements regardless of how small they might be. If you have a lot of little achievements this is more impressive than nothing listed at all. Also, always make sure to list your College major and G.P.A., as these are important factors when the parents are searching as well.
c. Blood Type – Many intended parents ask about blood type because they want to have a child that will match their own blood type. If you do not know your blood type, it is now easier than ever to find out this information. You can call your doctor and see about getting a blood typing test completed or there are many different brands of home blood typing kits that you can order starting at around $10.00.
2. Make sure to provide plenty of photos. Photos are a very important aspect to your profile. Most agencies / clinics require you to submit 3-5 photos but Intended Parents will typically request more photos of you and your immediate family. I would recommend that you send in as many good clear photos that you have. Make sure the photos you submit are not blurry and clearly show your facial features. Parents will want to see as many pictures of you as possible so that they can get a better idea of who you are and to see if your features match what they are looking for. A profile with only a few photos will most likely be a second choice to a profile with 10 – 15 photos.
3. Be available! When trying to get matched as an egg donor you will want to make certain that you are available when the agency / clinic contacts you with a potential match. Typically the Intended Parents are instructed to find 2-3 donors that match their criteria so if you are not prompt with your response back to the agency or clinic, then the parents will end up going with their 2nd or 3rd choice. In this case, that old saying of the early bird catches the worm is true!
For more information on the Egg Donation process you can visit www.ASRM.org or you can contact our office at www.conceptualoptions.com
1. Ensure that every part of your profile is filled out completely. A lot of donors don’t realize that when Intended Parents are looking for a donor they typically are looking for ethnic background, education, & blood type.
a. Ethnic background - For example, if you are Caucasian, make sure to list what your ancestry is. (ex: French, Italian, Irish, etc.) – Listing “Caucasian” or “White” is just not enough information for parents and you will most likely get looked over.
b. Education – Listing just the basics of your education is good but when parents are focused on educational achievements the basics will just not cut it. I always recommend that you list all educational achievements regardless of how small they might be. If you have a lot of little achievements this is more impressive than nothing listed at all. Also, always make sure to list your College major and G.P.A., as these are important factors when the parents are searching as well.
c. Blood Type – Many intended parents ask about blood type because they want to have a child that will match their own blood type. If you do not know your blood type, it is now easier than ever to find out this information. You can call your doctor and see about getting a blood typing test completed or there are many different brands of home blood typing kits that you can order starting at around $10.00.
2. Make sure to provide plenty of photos. Photos are a very important aspect to your profile. Most agencies / clinics require you to submit 3-5 photos but Intended Parents will typically request more photos of you and your immediate family. I would recommend that you send in as many good clear photos that you have. Make sure the photos you submit are not blurry and clearly show your facial features. Parents will want to see as many pictures of you as possible so that they can get a better idea of who you are and to see if your features match what they are looking for. A profile with only a few photos will most likely be a second choice to a profile with 10 – 15 photos.
3. Be available! When trying to get matched as an egg donor you will want to make certain that you are available when the agency / clinic contacts you with a potential match. Typically the Intended Parents are instructed to find 2-3 donors that match their criteria so if you are not prompt with your response back to the agency or clinic, then the parents will end up going with their 2nd or 3rd choice. In this case, that old saying of the early bird catches the worm is true!
For more information on the Egg Donation process you can visit www.ASRM.org or you can contact our office at www.conceptualoptions.com
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