I feel I need to add that info - yes, there is option to open ore forms and write 1000 words. We made the same mistake, wrote only 200 words and STILL WE GOT SA State Sponsorship. I think this website was just unfriendly and I believe many people didn't know how to put those 1000 words and used 200 words instead. So, for those who put <200 words - as long, as you put decent reasons, don't worry about the length of your text!