ATA exam and Dip Trans (IoL) : differences Autor wątku: idecev326565
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I am about to take the ATA exam. Has anyone taken both? What differences did you find?
| | | | Marijke Mayer 
Holandia
Local time: 02:09
niderlandzki > angielski
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| It is very tough! a 20% passing rate the first time | Jan 9, 2002 |
Hello, I heard it was very tough as it only as a 20% passing rate for people taking it the first time. But, of course, if you\'re good, you\'ll pass! I wish you good luck!
Best regards,
Marijke
| | | | Oleg Osipov
Rosja
Local time: 03:09
angielski > rosyjski
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| Who that exam is meant for? | Jan 20, 2002 |
Dear all,
It is my understanding that to become a member of any professional association one should be a professional in the field.
Being a translator/interpreter with the diploma of Interpreting Department - what is the reason to take more exams? Don\'t they trust professionals at the ATA or do they offer a special course in linguistics?
Just wondering.
Thank you,
Oleg Osipov
MA in translation/interpretation
En&g... See more Dear all,
It is my understanding that to become a member of any professional association one should be a professional in the field.
Being a translator/interpreter with the diploma of Interpreting Department - what is the reason to take more exams? Don\'t they trust professionals at the ATA or do they offer a special course in linguistics?
Just wondering.
Thank you,
Oleg Osipov
MA in translation/interpretation
En>Ru, Port>Ru, Sp>Ru
Russia
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| | | | williamson (X)
Local time: 02:09
niderlandzki > angielski
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| Like GMAC, ATA is a business | Jan 30, 2002 |
Gmac is a private instition (with semi-official characteristics, but it is a private owned business) which provides rather expensive tests such a GMAT and Toefl. They have a splendid HQ in Princeton, NY.
ATA is no charity institution either: To be able to participate in their accreditation test, you have to be a member (at $150/year I believe). Like Gmat and Toefl, the test is not free. If you have a few thousand participants in those tests times a few hundred $ = a lot of money.
... See more Gmac is a private instition (with semi-official characteristics, but it is a private owned business) which provides rather expensive tests such a GMAT and Toefl. They have a splendid HQ in Princeton, NY.
ATA is no charity institution either: To be able to participate in their accreditation test, you have to be a member (at $150/year I believe). Like Gmat and Toefl, the test is not free. If you have a few thousand participants in those tests times a few hundred $ = a lot of money.
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Vladimir Dubisskiy
USA
Local time: 19:09
Członek ProZ.com
od 2001
angielski > rosyjski
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| there is 'on dossier' (or smth like that) acceptance option | Mar 3, 2002 |
Yes, it exists in many assocc, (in order to collect $130-150 from professionally educated persons as well) -
I would advise to look closer asking --self \"What is the use of me being the member of such-and-such assoc?\" If it\'s only to be entered into a certain directory, receive a newsletter, be able to put \"a member of ..\" into your resume...
I would not advise to play the game if you have a professional degree. Better make it verified with a well-known credential assoc... See more Yes, it exists in many assocc, (in order to collect $130-150 from professionally educated persons as well) -
I would advise to look closer asking --self \"What is the use of me being the member of such-and-such assoc?\" If it\'s only to be entered into a certain directory, receive a newsletter, be able to put \"a member of ..\" into your resume...
I would not advise to play the game if you have a professional degree. Better make it verified with a well-known credential association agency (from the States, for instance, if you work mostly with English, and add a reference to you cv). You will pay $120 but only once.
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