<p>I got deferred early decision to UPenn. My stats were definitely qualified but I'm thinking my ECs and essay weren't that hot. Is it possible to get into Columbia or Princeton regular decision or would it be a long shot?</p>
<p>The UPenn deferral certainly isn’t definitive of your candidacy but the honest answer is that RD for Columbia and Princeton is a long shot for everyone. Still, if you think there is definitely room for improvement on your essay (your EC’s can’t change that much) then it’s a good area to try to improve in, all other statistics being competitive.</p>
<p>For that matter, you could still get into Penn, too.</p>
<p>you surely can try!</p>