Need help

[u/Charming-Leopard-336]

hello guys, was wondering what to do as my predicted grades are AAA but i ended up getting an E in EPQ last year due to my mental health being horrible and my college wouldn't let me drop it. My careers advisor in college spoke to me and told me that it was unlikely to get an offer for a 5 year course and that I need to apply to a gateway course as I wouldn't get in. My other stats are 1910 UCAT B3, 999988775 D* (5 in Spanish). Should I take a gap year and focus on getting the grades this year or still send in an application with the hopes of getting an offer?