The school 'makes every effort' [=the school does all that it can] 'to help' new students become adjusted to college life.
His novel's surprise ending is not really convincing, but we'll give him 'an A for effort'.
He wanted to contribute in some way to the 'war effort'. [=to the effort to win the war]
(..) Thank you for having me. You broke the education bill, the Kern editorial, and now Durant. I'm just thrilled to be reporting news that matters. And it's truly been a team effort. Everyone at the Herald pitched in. But, yes, a lot of firsts. First national story, first... Thank you. (..)2013 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 2 Season: 1 Episode 2