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Thoughts on taking a gap year before grad school?

I'm about to begin my final year as an undergrad English major, and I'm not sure yet whether I should take a year off between getting my BA and heading to grad school (I want to pursue an MLIS). The thought of applying to schools while writing my thesis and prepping a paper for publication is really overwhelming and makes me want to wait a year, but I'm also worried that my employment opportunities would be pretty limited with just a BA. Have any of you been in a similar situation, and if so do you have any advice? I'm feeling really lost and nervous, so any insight is greatly appreciated. TIA!
gpt
Take the year. 

- Avoid burnout. 
- Make sure grad schools and entering debt is something you really want to do. 
- Get other “real life” experience beyond college that will serve you will in lots of capacities.
- Make money.