The phrase "____ has a lot going for (him/her)" means that someone has a lot of good qualities and advantages. You would use this phrase to talk about someone who is:

• smart
• funny
• talented
• a hard worker

...or other positive characteristics.

We often use this phrase to talk about someone who's having some trouble. For example, if your cousin can't find a girlfriend or boyfriend, you can say this:

I don't get why he hasn't found anyone yet. He's got a lot going for him.