Do Extracurriculars Matter for Physics Research Internships and Grad School?

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Extracurricular activities are generally viewed as less important for applying to research internships and graduate schools in pure physics, with a focus on impressive achievements being the exception. The consensus emphasizes that strong academic performance, particularly good grades, is the most critical factor in these applications. The discussion highlights the freedom within the field of physics, suggesting that a genuine passion for the subject is valued, but ultimately, academic credentials take precedence over extracurricular involvement.
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I was wondering are extracurriculars useful to apply to research internships and grad schools in pure physics?
 
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The prevailing opinion seems to be that nobody cares, unless you can say something really, truly impressive.
 
sweet, that's what i like about physics - lots of freedom as long as you love it
 
Good grades count for the most
 

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