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Lauran: The idea of getting an "A+" in the attitude column is a little ridiculous. Taking Calculus BC is not about "trying to make my application look better." Calculus is an extremely important branch of mathematics that applies to effectively every single field of science and engineering. Time invested taking Calculus BC would not in any way be a waste. Sometimes you do have to give up things that are really "fun" to do things that will build the foundations for your career. And I don't mean short term career, I mean long term.
To the OP: It depends on what kind of person you are honestly. If I were in your shoes though, I would eat up as much science and mathematics as possible at this early age, and try to really solidify those foundations. That's what I did, and when I came to MIT it gave me a huge boost in general, as I had already mastered many of the concepts taught in the 1st and 2nd year and was able to move on.
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