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This is my plan. It's official.

One of my two jobs is closely related. I don't have a whole lot of good options for LORs except for my two supervisors at my related job. I'm going to need the time and energy to write a really good Personal Statement, at least I feel like I will. So all in all, I feel like I won't be able to produce an app that I will be 100% satisfied this time around. But you have a great point about just applying to my two favorite choices now and I'll have most of the material for next year if it doesn't work out. So I'm thinking I won't apply this year but I will work on as much as I can throughout the year as I gain more experience and a more broad network of professionals.

I'm so undetermined with myself I can't think straight. I want to start grad school as soon as possible because I want to get to where I need to before its too late for me. There are many people my age (24) and in my field that are already where I want to be in next couple of years. My delema is my GPA and GRE scores. They are low and I have no research experience. I'm so busy with working two jobs I can't find the time or energy to work on apps. Should I just wait out another year and work on my network instead so that I have a better chance? Or just apply now and see where it gets me? I don't think I can afford the application fees if I don't get into anything (not making much after survival expenses) and I guess I would just feel like I'm running behind if I do wait. Am I procrastinating? Or am I thinking rationally?

I have a 2.6 and a low GRE (149, 143, 2.5). I really need the confidence, I'm also trying to go straight to a PhD. I got my undergrad a year ago from December. A master's degree seems like a waste of debt to me and my boss agrees with me. But I'm having a hard time deciding if I should wait another year or should I just go for it. Will the application process just be a waste of time for the time being?