FWIW, I decided to get my IMC rating before the April 2012 (as I understood it at the time) cut-off as I didn't want to run the risk of not being able to have the rating if I left it any longer. At the time I didn't really feel ready for the course as I was only a quite recently qualified PPL with lowish hours, but I enjoyed it very much and I am glad that I now have the rating under my belt. For anyone reading this wondering whether to take the plunge, I would say go for it while you definitely still can!
