Elijah Purcell

Cornerstone Preparatory Academy, Class of 2026 · Acworth, GA
elijahpurcell@gmail.compurcellventures.coAcworth, GA 30101
3.92
GPA (Weighted)
1440
SAT
34
Acceptances
$520k+/yr
Scholarships
Education
Grove Christian School — Midlothian, VA
9th–Mid 10th Grade · Beta Club · Honors coursework
Awards: Behold (9th) · Steadfast (10th) · Christ-like Leadership Award · Lead in Christmas Musical
2022–2024
Cornerstone Preparatory Academy — Acworth, GA
Mid 10th–12th · GPA 3.92 (wtd) · SAT 1440 · Beta Club
3 yrs Spanish · AP-level coursework · Worldview & Apologetics seminar
2024–2026
Lee University — Summer Honors Program
Cryptography & Social Media · 6 College Credit Hours
Summer 2025
University of Alabama — Honors College
B.S. Psychology / Data Science · Presidential Merit ($28,000/yr)
Pre-med track; Honors College admission
Fall 2026
Awards & Honors
Behold Award
Character and excellence recognition for moral integrity and spiritual maturity.
9th Grade · Grove Christian School
Steadfast Award
Recognition for perseverance, faithfulness, and character under pressure.
10th Grade · Grove Christian School
Christian Character Award
One of two students school-wide selected for moral excellence and leadership.
Cornerstone Prep
Christ-like Leadership Award
Awarded for servant leadership and Christian character in competitive sport.
Sports Banquet · Grove
Lead Role — Christmas Musical
Lead acting and vocal role in the annual Christmas production.
Grove Christian School
Highest Math Grade in Class
100% both semesters — top math average in the class.
9th Grade
Youth Leadership Summit
Family Foundation & Colson Center · Richmond, VA. Invitation-only advanced worldview, cultural analysis, and Christian civic leadership seminar.
Summer 2023
UA Honors College Admission
Selective admission based on academic achievement and leadership.
2026
GSU Honors College Admission
2026
Work Experience & Entrepreneurship
Founder & CEO — Purcell Ventures LLC
Software development, AI integration, digital marketing. Built React Native apps, web platforms, and AI pipelines. Active revenue.
2023–Present
Founder — Autoblade Services
Lawn care and property services. Client acquisition, scheduling, and service delivery.
2023–Present
AI Data Trainer — Outlier AI (Aether Project)
Training and evaluating AI models at $15/hr. LLM quality and alignment work.
Feb 2026–Present
Team Member — Chick-fil-A
High-volume customer service. Built discipline, teamwork, communication skills.
10th Grade
Skills
Programming
Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, React Native, Node.js
AI & Automation
OpenAI API, AI pipeline design, data training & eval
Software
Expo, Next.js, Express, Git, Photoshop
Communication
Public speaking, theological debate, persuasive writing
Business
Client management, invoicing, scheduling, marketing
Music
Vocal performance (bass-baritone), worship leading
Languages
English (native), Spanish (3 yrs)
Fitness
Strength & conditioning, hypertrophy methodology
Scholarship Record
Kalamazoo College Confirmed
$48,000/yr
Susquehanna University Confirmed
$48,000/yr
Drake University Confirmed
$31,000/yr
Hood College Presidential
$31,000/yr
Transylvania University Confirmed
$30,000/yr
University of Alabama Presidential Merit — Enrolled
$28,000/yr
Bradley University Presidential
$28,000/yr
Presbyterian College Highlander
$28,000/yr
Valparaiso University Confirmed
$28,000/yr
Lenoir-Rhyne University Confirmed
$26,000/yr
Nazareth University Presidential
$25,000/yr
Oral Roberts University Confirmed
$24,000/yr
Cedarville University Confirmed
$22,000/yr
George Fox University Confirmed
$22,000/yr
Berry College Confirmed, renewable
$20,000/yr
Palm Beach Atlantic University Confirmed
$18,000/yr
Union University Confirmed
$17,000/yr
Charleston Southern University Confirmed
$17,000/yr
Mississippi College Confirmed
$14,500/yr
Hartwick College Flight Path
$10,000/yr
Francis Marion University Confirmed
$10,884/yr
Rider University Confirmed
$3,000/yr
Georgia State University Merit + Honors
$1,000/yr
Total (confirmed offers)$530,384 / year
34 acceptances as of April 2026. Enrolled: University of Alabama.
Leadership & Ministry
School & Church
Founder & Leader — Mighty Men (Men's Bible Study)
Plans and leads weekly 2-hr discipleship group. Mentors peers, creates curriculum.
9th–12th
Head Chaplain
Organized chapel services, coordinated worship teams, led school-wide programming.
9th–10th
Worship Team — Lead Vocalist
Lead bass-baritone vocalist at school and church. Range C1–F5. 2–3 rehearsals/week.
9th–12th
Youth Group Leader & Camp Counselor
Mentors younger students at church, leads group discussions, staffs summer camp.
Ongoing
Peer Tutor (Math & English)
One-on-one academic support. Improved peers' grades through structured review.
10th–12th
IMPACT Mission Trips
North CarolinaPraying Pelican Missions
Sophomore Year
  • Organized and led a regional food drive serving underserved communities.
  • Built a full floor and ADA accessibility ramp for an elderly couple's home after the husband became disabled.
BahamasChristian Education Relief
Junior Year
  • Rebuilt a Christian education camp destroyed and looted during COVID-19.
  • Co-led the full renovation of a decommissioned bus into a mobile walking classroom.
HawaiiDisaster Relief
Senior Year · March 2026
  • Serving in disaster relief following severe flooding. Construction support, community aid, worship and prayer leadership.
Clubs & Organizations
Beta Club (Grove & CPA)Apologetics & DebateSpanish Club (3 yrs)Club MedCreative Writing / Writer's GuildCurious ConversationsAnimal AmbassadorsSenior DevotionalMighty Men (Founder)
Athletics
Cheerleader — Back / Base
Competitive stunt base. 6–7 hrs/week during season.
9th–10th
Track & Field — Shot Put, Discus, 100m
Competed in field and sprint events.
9th Grade
Weightlifting
Scientific hypertrophy-focused training.
Ongoing
Community Service
MUST Ministries — Food Collection
Organized and participated in food drives serving families in need across greater Atlanta.
Children's Ministry — Riverstone Church
Teaching, mentoring, and leading activities for elementary-age children.
Ongoing
Community Cleanup — Environmental Service
Park and neighborhood cleanup. Environmental stewardship.
Ongoing
200+ cumulative volunteer hours across ministry, mission, and community service.
Career Goals

Pursuing an MD in Psychiatry, integrating clinical care with AI-driven research and faith-based counseling. Goal: develop accessible, data-informed interventions for mental health — bridging neuroscience, technology, and human dignity. Simultaneously building Purcell Ventures and a personal content brand at the intersection of psychology, faith, and intellectual discourse.