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Will it be okay if I send a photcopy of it (and a translation) with college's seal as a part of my application?
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That worked for me, but do make sure that every translated copy has an original school seal on it.
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Is it mandatory that transcript should be sent in an evelope bearing school's seal?And can final report,counselor's evaluation and transcipt with its translation be sent in one envelope?
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Yes, you should have a school seal (for the transcript) or teacher's signature (for the recommendations) on the back of each envelope. That has two purposes:
- Applicants are not supposed to see their letters. Having the teachers seal & sign the envelopes enforces that.
- Applicants may not tamper with the sealed documents. Without the signatures, you could open the envelope and put the letter into a different envelope afterwards.
You can collect all of the individual envelopes and mail them in a single big envelope though.
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I know it should be more about me and who I am as a person than about my achievements.
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You can absolutely highlight your achievements, but do it in a narrative that illuminates your strengths and obstacles you have overcome.
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Will it be okay for me to write it on political topic?
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Political topics are generally discouraged because they can be very polarizing and applicants risk upsetting the admissions officer evaluating their application. That being said, it's not quite as risky for you because most Americans know nothing about Belarus.
Just be careful to focus the essay on yourself, not on your country. You could talk about a personal experience or achievement in political activism, or how you have overcome and grown from an obstacle thrown to you by the political situation in your country.
