All excellent advice PW.
Fwiw, although I have a NYC area code, I usually don’t have much trouble getting accepted. I attribute this to being very polite, clear, and thoroughly informative in my initial text, which I believe often puts POs at ease and they see I mean business. Making a good first impression goes a long way.
LA has been a bit more challenging (where I’m visiting at the moment) but got approved at a couple notable spots already so things are def looking up. So, if I may add to your already solid advice to illest6… Just keep at it (if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again!) Be courteous, give your stats clearly, ask what else they may require, and mention who caught your eye on their website.
My apologies for the derail… back to Niya! Although OP seemed to enjoy her, it appears she’s getting enough negative press that I’m scratching her off my TDL.