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]
(..) very happy. Because if I were to find out that you weren't putting in your full effort, I would be very upset. No worries. We're all good. Rachel. Rachel, (..)2011 TvShow: Suits Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1