If you are singer and perform at cultural events - does that count in Carms as an EC?

[health&wellness&balance 3]

Do programs consider your ECs when considering you for residency?

[LostLamb 231]

yes it counts!

do they consider them? it depends...

[robclem21 519]

May be a good talking point at interviews if it makes you a more balanced person or if there is some transferrable skill. Doubt anyone would give it a second thought on its own as an EC in your application. It certainly won't make up for deficiencies elsewhere in your application but no harm in briefly working it into an essay or putting it at the end of your CV.