<p>.. taking a year off to work before going to grad school? I don't know what the supposed 'best time to apply' is, but I feel that for me personally, a year off is a good chance to do 2 things. One, legitmately study for the GRE (I want a solid verbal score). And two, get a chance to breathe and gain some perspective outside of school. By perspective, I simply mean on everything, not specifically related to business (I've done internships). Thoughts?</p>