Jesepi

Hello everyone, I have been battling whether to apply for an MPH or not after finishing my Bachelors in May 2014. After studying abroad this past fall semester, I realized I'm behind in the application process especially not having taken my GRE's yet and just arriving back in the US yesterday. I am wondering if anyone could offer advice on whether to apply this upcoming cycle (so most applications are due January or February 2014 for the upcoming fall semester) or if I should wait to apply one semester later so Spring or just next year Fall 2015. A little background: I'm an Epidemiology major and have taken many graduate epidemiology courses. I am not intimated by going to graduate school and am excited to further my education. I have had some work experience but nothing directly related to epidemiology courses (broadly public health and medicine). I am open to applying for jobs in the health care field to gain experience. I have always expected to go to graduate school right after I completed my Bachelors degree but more and more, people are suggesting I take at least a year off to gain experience and to have time to dedicate to my GRE studies. Any perspective is appreciated especially those in Public Health who may have taken a gap year. Thank you! Jes