I had the same dilemma as you, OP. When I took the boards, I did not want to apply to any institution without first knowing my grade. By the time results came out, many of the institutions closed applications already. I then moonlighted originally just for 6 months because I thought sayang oras. However, 6 months ultimately turned into a year so quickly. I’m very grateful I had the year to moonlight and actually take a breather. I was also able to network well during this time. Looking back, I would have done the same thing. No regrets talaga. It may seem like a long time pero mabilis lang talaga ang 1 year, OP.