I think I'm underestimating the MCAT…

Does a great, higher-than-average MCAT score trump other activities like study abroad, MPH, traveling for "life experience," NIH IRTA, joining an interesting hobby, and other things that add to an applicant's "uniqueness"?

I ask because these are some things I have to miss in order to study and score to my maximum potential on the MCAT. I'm wondering if it might be beneficial in any way to reduce my MCAT studying hours to pursue some of these interesting activities and whether that would benefit my app more…

Basically, how important is it to get a great MCAT score (515+) and how much can it help me? I feel like I'm underestimating this exam…I'm starting to think other application components might be more helpful in getting me into med school (such as being unique with the above).

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I think I'm underestimating the MCAT…