How much does freshman year matter for Ivy Leagues?

<p>It’s just… I’m not used to this. I expected high school to be harder than middle school… but not like this. I barely get any sleep anymore, and I feel as if I no longer have a life. And no, I would never commit suicide because of school, but consideration of the act frequently arises. Many kids from my middle school that now attend my high school had straight 99s/98s, but now have like a 91 GPA. My school is simply ridiculous! Meanwhile, my friends that went to public schools continue to get 99s, but play CoD every day consistently for hours! I am usually a hilarious guy that doesn’t take anything seriously, but I have been severely depressed recently :(</p>