<p>“I would be leery of anyone indicating taking a class because it’s an “easy A” in applying to ANY top college.”</p>
<p>I agree with you there. But, the OP stated s/he really loved creative writing. Doing what you love often makes for an easier time of it, which sometimes results in a higher grade, no matter what the difficulty of the course. My advice is more along the line of “do what you love.”</p>