Is the timing more important than the recommendation letter?

I am applying for a IB internship that was posted yesterday at a BB. I could apply today with a resume, cover letter and all that shit, but I do not have my recommendation letter yet and will get it Monday or Tuesday. Should I wait a few days? Or focus on timing instead and just get the app in now. I feel the recommendation letter from my internship this summer could separate me.

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