<p>Since this is after the fact, what good is asking the question? Of course you’ll get replies from folks who submitted longer essays. But you won’t get replies from people whose files were negatively affected by the reader’s annoyance will you? </p>
<p>Just let it go. The replies you’d get here are just aspirin. </p>
<p>However, I’d highly discourage you from repeating this when it comes to graduate schools. I recall reading a book about MBA admissions and most of the officers of top schools listed extreme annoyance of people unable to follow simple direction. Best of luck to you, however.</p>