@neddyman_ not really, this aspect is way overhyped. First off the material isn’t that hard, the curve is not super easy but by no means brutal and (most) people, while competitive, are not aholes or unwilling to help out and form friendships. People aren’t any different than other high-ahcieving, competitive students at other ivies and elites. Also there is a sense that there are enough resources and opportunities for everyone so that helps a bit with the competitiveness factor.