<p>^Actually, collecting marbles, if the student is coherent and convincing about it, yes, colleges will care. Painting toenails? It would depend on 1° quality and originality of the painting (vs. “using nail polish”), 2° whether it’s just their own toenails or if it’s a business or an art project involving lots of toenails.</p>
<p>An “EC” doesn’t have to fit in a format. In fact, selective/holistic colleges <em>love</em> it when the activity is out of the ordinary.</p>