<p>Many people recommend taking a year off after undergrad before applying to graduate school (I myself took six years working professionally before graduate school… most had taken at least a year or two off between undergrad and grad school). It can give you a clearer sense of what you may be looking for in a program, and depending on the program having been out or school for a year working professionally or dong an internship may make you more competitive for the program or for scholarship/ assistantship money.</p>
<p>If there is a program that you really like that is in an off admissions year the year you are graduating from undergrad you don’t necessarily have to write it off your list completely. You may want to look into professional performance opportunities and internships that you could pursue for a year and then apply.</p>
<p>GOOD LUCK! :)</p>