How important are extracurriculars when applying to colleges?

<p>I'm going to be a junior this coming year and I understand that what you did in freshman/sophmore year are important too. Last year, I was in two clubs, both of which I didn't really take seriously (I hardly showed up)- do colleges check that? I was also in an arts program outside of school, which I did take seriously. Do the type of clubs you participate in matter? Like lets say I join the math club instead of the ceramics club- are colleges picky on what clubs you joined? And do they need some sort of proof from school that you joined the club? Thanks!</p>

<p>Colleges aren’t so picky as to what types of clubs you join - they want to see that you care about what you join, show some sort of passion, and have a desire to do something within your school and community. </p>

<p>Extracurriculars are very important.</p>

<p>Thanks so much!</p>