I have that problem too (I think that it starts on the highest resolution, not sure)
Best bet is to use tab as much as possible to get past the username password screen, and if it works for you (It only works when I select world, not channel) to use the down arrow to choose your world instead of clicking, seems to make it a lot faster... I'm hoping when I get it loaded up that the resolution is on the highest mode so it can run better... good luck!