This is a very common thing around here indeed, people don't like to admit to making an effort, at least regarding school, so lots just won't push harder, where

This is a very common thing around here indeed, people don't like to admit to making an effort, at least regarding school, so lots just won't push harder, whereas others will just lie, saying they didn't study very much. Nobody wants to look like they made a great effort and then got an awful grade (fail).