<p>It’s true that if the quality of the essay gets better, you’ll have a better chance. But that has nothing to do with length.</p>
<p>You need to remember, admissions readers are reading these essays in their spare time- while they are watching the superbowl, eating lunch, lying in bed. After reading a couple hundred, they will know which ones are long and cliche. Make sure you have that in mind.</p>