Spencer Li, Duke University Alum and Founding Partner of Bricks to Stone Education

I grew up in the Vancouver public school system at a time when heading south for university was a rarity. Guidance was scarce, and for most of us, the path ended at the provincial border. I remember a close friend mentioning that his brother had gone to Duke. Since the SAT allowed me to send scores to four schools for free, I decided to toss an application to Duke University as my fourth choice—frankly, without even knowing where Durham, North Carolina was on a map.

It turned out to be the 'dumbest lucky' decision I’ve ever made.

That one application opened a door I didn't even know existed. My time at Duke launched a whirlwind career that followed—spanning finance and technology across the U.S. and Asia, with roles at firms ranging from nascent startups to global corporations like Amazon Web Services and BASIS International Schools.

I’ve spent the last decade navigating global markets and academic systems, but my true passion has always been the development of the young people within them. I launched Bricks to Stone Education to ensure that for some, life-changing opportunities like university admissions aren't left to a lucky fourth choice.

I am here to replicate the admissions success I’ve achieved for my students by providing the deliberate, strategic guidance I wish I had years ago.

Hi, I’m Spencer.

Spencer’s Profile

Alma Mater: Duke University

Academic Degrees: B.S. in Economics & B.A. in Psychology

Defining Collegiate Memory: A transformative summer immersed in the ruins and relics of the Duke in Rome study-abroad program.

The Pivot: Turning down an offer from the Yale School of Management to move halfway across the world and join a high-growth startup.

Admissions Experience: Since 2021, I have spent five years translating my experience into student success, View my students’ past admission results below.

Previous Student Results

Over 300 offers across three continents.

From the Ivy League to world-renowned conservatories, I have helped students gain admission to the world’s most selective institutions.

US Institutions

Harvard University logo representing the elite educational opportunities and merit-based goals targeted by Vancouver-based admissions consultant Bricks to Stone Education.
The Duke University logo in signature navy blue, representing the alma mater of Bricks to Stone founder Spencer Li and the origin of our firm’s mentorship philosophy.
Stanford University logo symbolizing the elite academic and innovation goals targeted by Vancouver-based admissions consultant Bricks to Stone Education.
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) crest, representing the Ivy League academic standards and professional excellence targeted by Bricks to Stone mentorship.
Cornell University official branding, illustrating the high-tier academic goals and specialized character-building strategies coached by Vancouver-based Bricks to Stone Education.
Rice University branding, illustrating the high-tier, specialized academic goals and character-driven application strategies coached by Vancouver-based Bricks to Stone Education.
Brown University official branding on a signature red background, illustrating the elite Ivy League standards and character-driven application strategies coached by Bricks to Stone.
UC Berkeley branding, illustrating the spirit of innovation and global leadership targeted by Vancouver-based Bricks to Stone for students pursuing top-tier California institutions.
University of Virginia logo representing the prestigious US educational pathways and merit-based outcomes provided by Vancouver-based admissions consultant Bricks to Stone Education
The University of Michigan 'Block M' logo, representing a flagship Public Ivy and the top-tier academic standards guided by the Bricks to Stone mentorship framework.
Johns Hopkins University branding, illustrating the high-tier academic goals and specialized character-building strategies coached by Vancouver-based Bricks to Stone Education.
The University of Chicago coat of arms featuring the phoenix and lion, representing the deep intellectual agency and analytical excellence fostered through the Bricks to Stone mentorship framework.
Georgetown University branding in signature dark blue, illustrating the elite academic standards and character-driven application strategies coached by Vancouver-based Bricks to Stone Education.
University of Southern California (USC) branding, illustrating the convergence of elite academics and industry-leading professional schools coached by Vancouver-based Bricks to Stone.
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) logo symbolizing elite West Coast educational opportunities and the specialized UC application strategies provided by Vancouver-based consultant Bricks to Stone.
The Boston University wordmark in red and white, representing the premier urban research opportunities and global agency targeted through the Bricks to Stone mentorship framework.
The UC San Diego wordmark in navy and gold, representing a global leader in STEM innovation and the specialized research pathways mentored through the Bricks to Stone framework.
New York University (NYU) branding, illustrating the convergence of elite academic theory and real-world industry impact coached by Vancouver-based Bricks to Stone Education.

UK & Canada

University of Cambridge official branding, illustrating the elite collegiate system and specialized 'Architecture of the Person' strategies coached by Vancouver-based Bricks to Stone Education.
University of British Columbia logo symbolizing elite Canadian educational pathways and merit-based outcomes provided by Vancouver admissions consultant Bricks to Stone Education.
The University of St Andrews crest featuring the saltire and open book, representing over six centuries of academic tradition targeted through the Bricks to Stone global mentorship framework
The University of Toronto (U of T) coat of arms featuring the beaver and crown, representing the pinnacle of Canadian academic research targeted through the Bricks to Stone mentorship framework.
University of Waterloo official branding, illustrating the high-tier STEM pathways and character-driven 'Architecture of the Person' strategies coached by Vancouver-based Bricks to Stone.
London School of Economics (LSE) official branding, illustrating the high-tier intellectual rigor and character-driven application strategies coached by Vancouver-based Bricks to Stone Education.

Rest of World

The National University of Singapore (NUS) crest featuring the lion and interlinked rings, representing the pinnacle of Asian academic leadership and the global agency targeted through the Bricks to Stone mentorship framework.
Australian National University official branding, illustrating the elite academic standards and character-driven application strategies coached by Vancouver-based Bricks to Stone Education.
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) crest featuring the lion and dragon, representing the pinnacle of bilingual academic leadership and the global agency targeted through the Bricks to Stone mentorship framework."