Whether you are applying to college, grad school, a specialty program, or a professional board position, your “extracurricular” involvement matters.
In fact, many schools have started referring to extracurricular activities as “co-curricular” activities to emphasize their importance. Your performance outside the classroom is incredibly important, particularly if you do well inside the classroom.
Read more here: https://www.collegeparentcentral.com/2010/05/are-college-extracurricular-activities-really-extra-why-your-student-should-participate/