I attend the University of Leicester, studying a relatively easy course: psychology. To my peril, I did not put in the effort I needed in the first year, and more importantly, my second year of uni. I have an average of 56% for my second year of uni, and since my uni takes 33% percent of 2nd year's results and 66% of 3rd year results I will need an average of 78% for my third year if I want an average of a first on my final certificate, which I desperately need for the career path I've chosen. 78% is a high first and a seemingly impossible task.
I am planning a complete turnaround in life in general, but more specifically, the way I am handling uni. I am planning to do all the extra reading (of which I used to do only what is necessary for my essays and exams), but I feel like that is not enough. I will need the help of all you high achievers to tell me what has helped you achieve those higher grades in university. Also, I would like to know if this is even possible. The highest grade I've achieved for a module was 74%, so I want to know if there are people that have actually achieved that average (or higher) consistently. I am going to strive for it regardless, but I want to know if others have already been on this path, and if so, what it is that has helped you do that.