College & Grad School Application Essay Tutor with UCLA Ph.D. (Los Angeles and beyond)

College & Graduate Admissions Essay Coaching

Expert guidance for crafting authentic, compelling application essays that reflect your true voice and increase your chances of admission to top-tier institutions.

Service Overview

I assist high school seniors, transfer candidates, and graduate/professional school applicants in developing standout application essays and personal statements. My approach focuses on helping you articulate your unique identity and experiences, moving beyond AI-generated content to create work that is genuinely yours.

Credentials & Experience

Eric Gudas, Ph.D., English, UCLA. With over a decade of experience, I have successfully guided students through the entire admissions essay process. My background as a former UCLA English professor provides deep insight into what admissions committees seek.

Services Offered

• Common Application Essay development
• UC Personal Insight Questions
• Graduate/Professional School Personal Statements & Diversity Statements
• Supplemental essay prompts for colleges and universities
• Waitlist correspondence and strategy
• AP English and general writing coaching

Proven Success

My students have gained admission to a wide range of prestigious institutions, including:

• Stanford, Brown, Columbia, Princeton, Yale, Cornell, University of Pennsylvania
• UCLA (Undergraduate, Law School, Nursing)
• UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, USC, Johns Hopkins, NYU
• University of Michigan, Washington University in St. Louis, Georgia Tech, and many others.

Client Feedback

"Dr. Gudas encouraged me to write essays that contained my true self, enabling me to demonstrate to colleges who I am." — Recent Client

"He did more than assist with essays; he taught our daughter invaluable lessons in critical thinking and writing—skills that will benefit her far beyond college admissions." — Parent of University of Michigan Student

Contact

Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to begin developing your application essay strategy.

Visit my website to learn more and use the contact page: gudasessays.com