About This Service

Eric Gudas holds a Ph.D. in English from UCLA.

For high school seniors, transfer candidates, and those applying to graduate or professional programs, the period for crafting application essays and personal statements has arrived. My students have recently gained admission to prestigious institutions including Stanford, Brown, Columbia, Princeton, NYU, Yale, UCLA (for undergraduate majors, Law School, and the graduate Nursing program), Cornell, USC, the University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins, UVA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, Washington University in St. Louis, Georgia Tech, UIUC, the University of Washington, and numerous others.

Essays produced by artificial intelligence can negatively impact your application with admissions committees. My role is to assist you in composing essays that authentically reflect your voice. A recent client noted, \"Dr. Gudas encouraged me to write essays that contained my genuine self, enabling me to demonstrate to colleges who I truly am.\" I have over a decade of experience guiding students to success with their college and graduate school admissions essays.

To begin developing your application essay strategies, you can schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation. Reach out to me via aaalist or visit my website at gudasessays.com to learn more about my services and use the contact form provided. I possess extensive familiarity with the UC Personal Insight Questions, Common Application essays, supplemental essay prompts, and the common personal statement and diversity statement topics required for graduate and professional school applications.

Feedback from Recent Clients and Former Students

• \"Dr. Gudas assisted me with my summer program applications, college essays, and waitlist correspondence. I strongly recommend him for any application need. Beyond correcting clarity and grammatical issues, he provided immensely helpful suggestions regarding the content of my essays. Dr. Gudas understands how to deconstruct each prompt and address common essay types, such as the \'Why This College?\' essay. I valued every session I scheduled with him. He demonstrates care for each of his students, and I am profoundly grateful for his kindness and support.\" — Student, Princeton University, class of 2029

• \"Dr. Gudas was exceptionally helpful not only with fine details like wording, structure, and grammar but also in providing a deeper comprehension of how to approach writing from the outset. He managed to reveal how much I had yet to learn about writing in the most positive and encouraging manner. Collaborating with him boosted my confidence as a writer, extending far beyond my college essays. I highly recommend him.\" — Student, UC Berkeley (Data Science), class of 2029

• \"Your guidance, particularly on my Common Application essay, was priceless. I am thankful for your help in shaping my overall application.\" — Jonathan Z, Cornell student, class of 2028

• \"Dr. Gudas guided me through writing my Common Application main essay. With his help, I gained admission to several top universities, including UCLA, UT Austin, UIUC, Northeastern University, Ohio State University, UCSB, and UCSD. He is exceptionally patient and professional, always listening carefully to my ideas and skillfully inspiring my creativity to help me develop a unique writing style. I greatly admire the final version of the main essay we revised together; it is sincere and powerfully moving. As a Chinese student, I highly recommend Dr. Gudas. He consistently communicates with me in clear, understandable English tailored to my speaking level. Our intellectual exchange faced no barriers, and we produced an outstanding essay together.\" — Student, UCLA (Environmental Science), class of 2029

• \"The task of writing college admission essays, which require students to thoughtfully articulate their identity and worldview, can be daunting. Dr. Gudas served as an exceptional writing coach for our daughter throughout the demanding college essay process. If you seek someone who will teach your child how to generate ideas, break down the writing process, strengthen grammar, and refine tone and pacing—all while empowering the student to take the lead under his supportive guidance—then Dr. Gudas is the expert you need. In retrospect, we are truly grateful we found him. He did not merely assist with the essays; he taught our daughter invaluable lessons in critical thinking and writing—skills that will benefit her long after the admissions process and throughout her future career.\" — Parent of a student, University of Michigan, School of Pharmacy, class of 2029

• \"Dr. Gudas\'s crucial role during my application process was a major factor in my acceptance into a top-tier Master of Science in Nursing program at my dream school. His expertise in writing and his professionalism are unmatched, and he will be my primary collaborator for any future writing projects.\" — Julie, UCLA Master of Science in Nursing student, class of 2026

• \"Eric Gudas significantly helped me refine my college application essays. He enhanced my understanding of the prompts and how to address them effectively, while guiding me to identify and develop the weaker sections of my writing to create a strong, cohesive final piece. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him and anticipate future collaboration.\" — Faith, UC Berkeley student, class of 2026

• \"Dr. Gudas assisted me in reviewing and strengthening my Common Application and UC essays, as well as essays for my AP English class. I was ultimately accepted to UCLA, USC, UCI, UCSB, and other colleges. Without his help, my application essays would not have been as polished. During our sessions, he genuinely helps you comprehend the prompts and discover your own ways to respond. He is also adept at correcting grammar and improving sentence structure. Furthermore, Dr. Gudas has a wonderful personality and is a pleasure to work with. I would recommend him to anyone seeking writing assistance, especially with college application essays.\" — Jason Ni, UCLA student, class of 2027

• \"Dr. Gudas helped me achieve a score of 4 on the AP Language Test. Within a few months, I progressed from not understanding the test structure and struggling to write compelling arguments to feeling confident in both areas. Regarding college essays, I received thorough, weekly critiques. Dr. Gudas helped me distill the most important aspects of my experiences to craft essays that secured my admission to desired schools (UCI, UCSB, UCSC, UCD).\" — Sophia T, UC Irvine, class of 2028

• \"Dr. Gudas provided immense help throughout my college essay writing process, from initial concept to final polish. He is understanding, his comments and suggestions are insightful, and his eye for grammar and syntax is excellent. He helped me produce no fewer than four outstanding essays that contributed to my acceptance to many colleges. Importantly, Dr. Gudas encouraged me to write essays that contained my authentic self, allowing me to show colleges who I am. His assistance is one of the reasons I am attending college today, and he is an exceptional individual and writer.\" — Pierce, University of Florida student, class of 2027

• \"We sincerely appreciate your help with our son\'s college essay writing. After working with you, he began to invest genuine effort into his writing. Reading his drafts at various stages allowed me to appreciate the value of essay writing within the college application process. I am grateful you guided him through this journey. Your guidance will have a lasting impact on him. I also listened to your podcast and found valuable advice for parents.\" — Parent of a UC Davis student, class of 2027

• \"Eric Gudas advised me throughout my graduate school application process for an M.F.A. program. His feedback on my Personal Statement and Personal History and Diversity Statement was crucial to my admission to three of the four programs I applied to. As an experienced teacher and academic, Eric is attuned to the nuances of higher education, so his suggestions ensured my application materials would resonate with the appropriate audience.\" — Olivia Soule, M.F.A., Creative Writing, University of Nevada at Reno, class of 2018

• \"Dr. Gudas not only helped refine my writing but was also instrumental in shaping my ideas into a well-considered essay. I feel fortunate to have found him for my graduate school personal statement and look forward to collaborating on any future writing projects.\" — Simran Phadnis, UCLA Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology B.S., class of 2019

• \"Dr. Gudas was my Freshman year English professor at UCLA. His teaching approach is distinctive because he genuinely seeks to understand you and your narrative when reviewing your papers. Instead of merely checking for spelling or grammar errors, he challenged me in ways that encouraged thinking outside the box, fostering my growth as a writer.\" — Franca Park, UCLA Psychobiology B.S., class of 2019