His academic record at high school was poor. He failed to apply to that famous university.
A.His academic record at high school was poor because he didn’t apply to that famous university.
B.His academic record at high school was poor as a result of his failure to apply to that famous university.
C.Failing to apply to that famous university, his academic record at high school was poor.
D.His academic record at high school was poor; as a result, he failed to apply to that famous university.