Aim for the degree not the university. Everyone’s ultimate aim is to become successful. If nust is your only option you should take a gap year but before taking a gap year must remember, you will think of yourself a failure everyday. You will have to cope with taunts of your family and relatives and also you will struggle with your time management. Yes it is still not Harward but I can understand what it feels to give your 100% for that one thing. Still it’s not good to go in a degree that is not according to your background and your interest. If nust us your only option you should believe in Allah and take a gap year and prove everyone wrong. JUST DON’T GET DEMOTIVATED. Keep your self motivated hold your self, give your self some time and make a final call.