The Application Process

Hey all,

I plan on applying to b-schools next year and aim to bolster my extracurriculars in the meantime. Aside from volunteering and other activities, I was wondering - how much stock do adcoms put into certifications such as the CFA or CPA? Would the benefit of completing, say, the first level of CFA certification before applying be worth my time/effort/money? I was an Economics undergrad, so I was curious on how much of an impact this would have on my candidacy. Any thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks!