Dropped out of Canadian U, is readmission realistic?

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<p>My grade 12 average was 74% with which I applied to the University of Alberta and was accepted. I didn't attend school with the right mindset and didn't put in any effort at all - as a result I had to withdraw. Since then it's been a year and I've worked and taken some distance learning courses, but my goal is to get back into university. I've got a couple of questions:</p>

<p>1) Are my marks good enough to warrant acceptance? If so, which schools would be realistic for my grades?</p>

<p>2) I didn't complete a full year at the University of Alberta, only one term, of which I failed 1/4 courses. If I am reapplying at another university, need I specify my U of A attendance?</p>

<p>I read this snippet on UBC's website:
Applicants with unsatisfactory standing designated by a prior post-secondary institution within their most recent 24-30 UBC-transferable credits will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may be inadmissible. Definitions of unsatisfactory standing that can result in non-admission include cases in which a student is no longer eligible to enroll at their institution or is on academic probation, typically due to poor academic performance.
Does this mean that my U of A performance will be a liability?</p>

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<p>You’ll be considered a transfer student, and yes, you will have to provide your transcript from U of A.</p>

<p>Your best bet may be to return to U of A. Usually, when a student is forced to withdraw, or placed on academic probation, there is a path for return that is spelled out very clearly. I suggest that you investigate that option.</p>

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<p>Are you young enough to retake a year of Gr. 12? Since they consider only top 6 courses, you could improve your grades in just 1 year.</p>