LadyL
I think how long you spent on the application is a bit redundant really. You could spend half an hour and produce the same result as spending 4 days.
Well in reality that's not really true is it?
Look at the following scenarios.
Let's say applicant A is equally as strong at writing as applicant B. Applicant A spends 7 days on his/her application. Applicant B spends 1 hour. Whose application answers are likely to be better?
Let's say applicant A is a STRONGER writer than applicant B and applicant A spends much longer on his/her answers then applicant A's answers are going to be more than likely much better.
Let's say applicant A is a WEAKER writer than applicant B but applicant A still spends 7 days compared to 1 hour on there application, whose application answers are likely to be stronger? Again, most likely applicant A. Applicant B could not have produced there absolute best work in 1 hour.
Give yourself the best chance folks and take your time.