Re-applying to job next year after getting rejected

<p>So just found out I got rejected from an internship after final round interview. I did amazing on the first interview, heard back within a day, but knew I did badly on second interview so I guess this rejection wasn't too surprising. The thing is though that I still really like the company and kind of want to work for them in the future.</p>

<p>If I made it to final round this time, should I actually apply next year or will they just reject me from the beginning? I guess I know the answer is that I should definitely still apply, but I guess I'm kind of wondering whether anyone has had an experience where they've been rejected, but accepted at a later.</p>