Thank you everyone. I haven't sent it all off yet as I am going to do my RT exam before I send it so I can do both at once. RT exam is booked for the 22nd, and should be OK to do with no problems (based on the practices I've done). I'll have a chat with the instructor to see what he reckons, but as you say, it makes sense to send it all off at once if possible. I'll certainly do some instrument work too, as this is another rating I'd quite like, though I'll start with the IMC due to limited funds.