Saint John Fisher common app question...PLEASE HELP!

Applying to College
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<p>Ok, this is my answer to the common app question for Saint John Fisher college of "In 200 words or less, please tell us why you believe St. John Fisher College is a good match for you." will my answer suffice? commentary and critique is appreciated! (it's 201 words, they say 200 or less, is that ok?)</p>

<p>I am one who believes in a tight knit community and thrives in a more intimate classroom setting. What means the most to me is that I have a support system and professors that communicate with me on a personal level. Saint John Fisher offers all of this in addition to a rigorous business program that challenges its students. Also, Saint John Fisher’s location in relation to the Rochester area makes it an ideal setting for a student looking to have a future in business such as me. The networks that Saint John Fisher has developed has proved to see students into the career world and has a reputation for providing it’s graduates with the tools necessary to be successful. Lastly, the school spirit that Saint John Fisher encompasses is a characteristic I admire in a school. To have pride for those who represent a school academically and athletically is something I look up to and hope to have as part of my college experience. With all that Saint John Fisher has to offer, there is not a doubt in my mind I could grow and develop my business career with great strides of success at such a well acclaimed school.</p>

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<p>I would say that this suffices. It shows who you are and what you value in a college. You know what SJC is all about. The only problems I see are some small grammatical errors. I would check with a teacher or a guidance counselor though. I’m just as confused about what I’m supposed to put in my essays =(</p>

<p>As far as the word limit, you are wordy in some areas. For example “the school spirit that Saint John Fisher encompasses is a characteristic I admire in a school” could be “I admire the school spirit that Saint John Fisher encompasses”
I don’t think being one word over will be a big deal but you don’t want to risk it and being concise is always a bonus.</p>