Andrew Smith's Portfolio
College Prep English
Who is Andrew Smith?
Andrew Smith is a current High School student at Chillicothe High School in Chillicothe, Missouri. He plans to graduate on May 14, 2017, and attend a four-year university. Andrew Smith is an Eagle Scout and heavily involved with different levels of scouting in the Northwest Missouri area.
Academic Resume
This is my Academic Resume. On the resume, I have what I have been and what I am involved in.
My Favorite Mistake Essay
This essay is about the best mistake I made and how I have learned from the experience. My Favorite Mistake was getting my first speeding ticket.
College Application Essay
My College Application essay is about my journey in Scouting. Starting when I was a Wolf in the Cub Scouting program to now being an Eagle Scout.
Definition Essay
The word I chose to define was "Service." Throughout the essay, I mention two different types of service, direct and indirect service to other people.
Comparison and Contrast Essay
I was given two articles one by Megan Cox Gurdon titled "Darkness Too Visible" and the other article was by Sherman Alexie titled "Why the Best Children's Books are Written in Blood." Gurdon and Alexie talk about the dark themes in Young Adult Literature.
Cause and Effect Response
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Second Semester
In this essay, I talk about the advantages and disadvantages of community colleges compared to universities.
In this paper, I talk about Native Americans and their encounter with white settlers. I go in depth on diseases that spread through the tribes and focus on the Trail of Tears.