Progression HND (entry criteria)

I managed to get an MMP to make it onto the HND course for Graphic Design, however I feel I could have done a lot better but the time given to boost are grades is now over, a lot of the work lacking was from the first year, this has affected the final outcome of my grades had I put more into the projects in the first year I would have most likely came through with some distinctions , should or once I am on the HND course I will make sure that I concentrate a lot more and put a lot more effort and dedication into the first year as I realize now how important it is.