Describe a time in the past 2-3 years when you worked hard towards a goal but did not achieve it. How did you react? What did you do?
The second essay must be 250 words as well. You can come up with any situation that suits the narrative. The point of the prompt is to show how one can adapt and keep moving forward. You can make the essay along those guidelines but also show that it is not easy to work hard towards something, then realizing that you are going to meet that goal.