UCSB First Year Reader Interest

The UCSB Office of Admissions is currently seeking High School Counselors and educators who are interested in reading first-year applications for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. If interested, complete this form and we will keep you informed of the application process.

Qualifications:

Have professional experience in an educational setting, preferably working with high school students.
Application Readers must be available to attend mandatory online training in late October and read applications in late November through February.
Application Readers cannot currently work at other 4-year colleges and universities.
Not a current University of California employee and will not be employed by the University of California from October through February.
Not a retiree from the University of California.

Estimated timeline:

June: Reader application released
Mid-July to early August: Reader applications due (The deadline will be released when the application is available)
September: Selected applicants notified and must complete hiring paperwork
October: Mandatory training (multiple dates, including Saturday options available)
November - February: Reading of applications (a minimum of 15 hours per week)

Your interest/submission will also sign you up for our Counselor mailing list, where you will receive our Counselor e-Newsletter if you haven't already received it. For more counselor resources, visit our Counselor Resources page.

If you have additional questions, please email readerhelp@sa.ucsb.edu.

Your Information

First Name

Last Name

Please provide a personal email address that you check year-round, especially through the summer (May - September). Communications regarding the reader application will be sent to this address.

Personal Email Address

Please provide your School/Organization email address. Counselor newsletters will be sent to this address throughout the school year.

School/Organization Email Address

Your School/Organization information

Are you a Private or Independent counselor?

Yes

Title

Other Description:

Share with us the organization you primarily work for. Slowly type your school/organization name into the prompt below and select your school based on the city and state listed.

School/Organization Name

Company Name

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