Hey i want to upgrade my 15' macbook pro retina display

Well hey guys..!
well be frank i dont know much about upgrading thing..
but am on mac from last year..
i want to urgrade its perfomance..because my college files are too big..:)
i want to every possible urgradation i can do on this laptop...:)
still i am on this configuration.
Processor 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4000 512 MB
Serial Number C0********KQ1
Software OS X 10.8.4 (12E55)
please tell me the every possibe upgradation i can do to make this lappy better
please guys reply soon..:)
Regards.
Mayank101
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May not be an upgrade issue ..
You have a fast processor. and 8GB of RAM is more than sufficient. (The processor cannot be replaced)
Click your Apple menu  top left in your screen. From the drop down menu click About This Mac > More Info > Storage
Make sure there's at least 15% free disk space. Less can slow the system down.
If your Mac seems to running slower, try the suggestions here > Mac troubleshooting: What to do when your computer is too slow | Macworld
If you have not done so, especially with school files stored on the hard drive, make sure to back up your important data on a timely basis. Help here > Mac Basics: Time Machine
Not a good idea to post the serial number of your Mac on the net. I have asked the moderators to edit that information for you. It has nothing to do with upgrading.

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