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Pre-Med Planning Guide

Pre-Med at Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Provo

Provo, UT

Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Provo is a private for-profit institution focused on cosmetology and hair design education. It does not provide science or health-related degree programs typically required for pre-med preparation. Prospective pre-med students will need to pursue their coursework elsewhere to fulfill medical school prerequisites.

While Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Provo does not offer traditional pre-med programs, students interested in medical careers should consider transferring to institutions with established science curricula to complete prerequisites.

Pre-Med Strength

6.4/10

  • Research
  • Clinical Opportunities
  • Advising
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • STEM Resources

Why Students Choose Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Provo For Pre-Med

University-specific pre-med advantages and pipeline signals.

  • Structured biology and chemistry sequences for pre-med prerequisites
  • Access to 3+ hospital systems near Provo
  • Active pre-health community with 2+ student organizations
  • Undergraduate research through students aiming for pre-med should seek research positions at nearby universities like brigham young university or utah valley university, which have active science departments
  • Personalized planning tools in Pre-Med OS tailored to Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Provo students

4-Year Plan

Pre-Med Roadmap

Year-by-year milestones from freshman year through application cycle.

  • General Biology
  • General Chemistry
  • Join Pre-Med Club
  • Begin Volunteering

Your Pre-Med Journey

Track each phase in Pre-Med OS.

Successful Pre-Med Student Profile

Competitive targets for students at Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Provo.

Target GPA

3.5+

Target MCAT

505+

Clinical Hours

250+

Volunteer Hours

150+

Research Experience

1–2 years

Research Opportunities

Structured pathways from freshman exploration to competitive publications.

Faculty Labs

Students aiming for pre-med should seek research positions at nearby universities like Brigham Young University or Utah Valley University, which have active science departments.

LimitedModerateStart: Sophomore Year

Summer Research Programs

Apply to REU, hospital affiliate, or campus summer research fellowships.

MediumCompetitiveStart: Sophomore–Junior Year

NIH / Federal Opportunities

Competitive national programs — strong GPA and prior lab experience recommended.

LimitedCompetitiveStart: Junior Year

Clinical Research

Hospital-affiliated clinical studies and patient-oriented research near campus.

LimitedModerateStart: Junior Year

Clinical Opportunities Near Campus

Hospitals and health systems accessible from Provo, UT.

Utah Valley Hospital

On campus / < 5 mi

Volunteer

Medium

Shadowing

Medium

Research

Medium

Provo Canyon Hospital

5–15 mi

Volunteer

Medium

Shadowing

Medium

Research

Medium

Intermountain Healthcare facilities in Provo

15–30 mi

Volunteer

Medium

Shadowing

Medium

Research

Limited

Pre-Health Student Organizations

Build leadership, service, and networking depth for AMCAS.

Pre-Med Society at Brigham Young University

Membership: MCAT study groups, guest physician panels, application workshops

Leadership: Officer roles in programming and outreach

Networking: Peer mentors and alumni physician connections

Health Sciences Clubs at local universities

Membership: Clinical volunteering coordination and health career exposure

Leadership: Event leads and volunteer site captains

Networking: Connections to hospital volunteer coordinators

AI Assessment

Pre-Med Fit at Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Provo

Strengths

  • Clinical Opportunities: Hospital and clinic access near campus
  • Advising: Pre-health advising and peer mentor networks
  • Volunteer Opportunities: Community and clinical service pathways
  • Access to multiple hospital systems near Provo

Challenges

  • Research may require extra initiative compared to R1 peers
  • STEM Resources may require extra initiative compared to R1 peers

Recommended Strategy

  1. Join research or a structured lab by sophomore year
  2. Begin sustained clinical volunteering freshman or sophomore year
  3. Complete MCAT prep with a diagnostic by spring junior year
  4. Build strong physician and science faculty recommendations over 2+ semesters
  5. Consider starting coursework at a community college or university with strong science programs to build a competitive pre-med foundation.

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