<p>Switch, as long as you use the gap year productively, it will not be negative; however, you need to make up for the shortcomings for which you were initially rejected.
In this post, you did provide us with any relevant information to help you with ideas for applying in the fall. Without knowing the kinds of schools you applied to or your background and stats that you believe qualify you for these schools, it is impossible to recommend a course of action.</p>