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| Your experience of DipTrans compared to ATA | May 14, 2012 |
Thank you for the optimism, Tomas. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how the whole exam process of the DipTrans compares with the ATA examination. I am considering taking it in September (whether or not I pass the DipTrans). What is the exam like? Does it have a similar format? Is it equally as tough? Are the results as slow to arrive etc.
| | | | | ATA tests versus DipTrans tests | May 14, 2012 |
geraldine16 wrote: Thank you for the optimism, Tomas. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how the whole exam process of the DipTrans compares with the ATA examination. I am considering taking it in September (whether or not I pass the DipTrans). What is the exam like? Does it have a similar format? Is it equally as tough? Are the results as slow to arrive etc.
Wow Geraldine, you read my mind! I have been wondering about the exact same thing for a long time, even this morning!
Let's hope that those who have been through both certification processes can can contribute to this very interesting question.
| | | | | Quite similar | May 15, 2012 |
geraldine16 wrote: Thank you for the optimism, Tomas. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how the whole exam process of the DipTrans compares with the ATA examination. I am considering taking it in September (whether or not I pass the DipTrans). What is the exam like? Does it have a similar format? Is it equally as tough? Are the results as slow to arrive etc.
I have passed both the DipTrans and the ATA certification and, as a very quick summary, I would say that both are very alike. I would say that ATA's graders focus more on your specialisation and terminology in the specialised papers, while IOL's graders care more about your global linguistic and translation skills even in the specialised papers.
For both exams, you should prepare thoroughly. Unlike IOL, which allows the use of a computer if your examination centre provides them, ATA is still in its very early stages in this matter and does not allow to use a computer on a wide scale (as far as I know).
I summarised my thoughts about how to prepare for the ATA exam here:
http://www.proz.com/forum/professional_development/76372-ata_certification_exam_example_of_a_corrected_passage-page3.html
I hope this helps!
| | | | | And the grading time? | May 20, 2012 |
Tomás Cano Binder, CT wrote: geraldine16 wrote: Thank you for the optimism, Tomas. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how the whole exam process of the DipTrans compares with the ATA examination. I am considering taking it in September (whether or not I pass the DipTrans). What is the exam like? Does it have a similar format? Is it equally as tough? Are the results as slow to arrive etc. I have passed both the DipTrans and the ATA certification and, as a very quick summary, I would say that both are very alike. I would say that ATA's graders focus more on your specialisation and terminology in the specialised papers, while IOL's graders care more about your global linguistic and translation skills even in the specialised papers. For both exams, you should prepare thoroughly. Unlike IOL, which allows the use of a computer if your examination centre provides them, ATA is still in its very early stages in this matter and does not allow to use a computer on a wide scale (as far as I know). I summarised my thoughts about how to prepare for the ATA exam here: http://www.proz.com/forum/professional_development/76372-ata_certification_exam_example_of_a_corrected_passage-page3.html I hope this helps!
The iol took 17 weeks to return mine. Is the ata the same? I only passed one of the dip trans papers and am disappointed about having to take it again. Not because of the challenge, but because i really can't afford it, nor afford professionally to wait for the results or for the next exam date.
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| Yes, also 4 months | May 20, 2012 |
geraldine16 wrote: The iol took 17 weeks to return mine. Is the ata the same? I only passed one of the dip trans papers and am disappointed about having to take it again. Not because of the challenge, but because i really can't afford it, nor afford professionally to wait for the results or for the next exam date.
Yes, ATA also takes 16 weeks to deliver the results. This long time is needed because graders are also active, very experienced, accredited translators, and you certainly want your test to be graded by successful translators since that will also give a measure of your chances of success when you win the accreditation.
Yes, I understand your concerns. It was a shock for me not to pass the DipTrans in the first go and have to take one of the papers again after 15 years of successful translation and after passing the ATA certification in the first go. The best advice I can give you is to prepare the best you can for the exam and try again, even if you can only do it once per year. I promise it will be a good investment in the long run and that it will pay when interesting customers start to get in touch once you have the DipTrans.
| | | | | preparation for technology paper | May 21, 2012 |
Hi,
I am trying to come to terms with the fact that I have failed to pass the TECH paper! It has been my debut at not passing a test .
But I feel a bit better after reading your posts, since I have just recently decided to start translating, having spent all my life working in Science and with no a single humanistic qualification at all I managed to pass 2 out 3 papers and one of them with merit...I guess... See more Hi,
I am trying to come to terms with the fact that I have failed to pass the TECH paper! It has been my debut at not passing a test .
But I feel a bit better after reading your posts, since I have just recently decided to start translating, having spent all my life working in Science and with no a single humanistic qualification at all I managed to pass 2 out 3 papers and one of them with merit...I guess I shouldn't complaint much...
I am now psychologically ready to start thinking about what to do next. Could anyone suggest me a good preparation course for the TECH paper? I did the City University and don't feel like doing the same one again. By the way, I asked for a re-mark, at least I will have a better idea of what went wrong.
Thanks and congratulations to the successful ones! ▲ Collapse
| | | | | Susanne James? | May 22, 2012 |
Liliana Marquesini wrote:
But I feel a bit better after reading your posts, since I have just recently decided to start translating, having spent all my life working in Science and with no a single humanistic qualification at all I managed to pass 2 out 3 papers and one of them with merit...I guess I shouldn't complaint much...
I think you should be quite satisfied in these circumstances. Of course there is a big linguistic/cultural component in every test of this kind, even the technical ones.
Something I would like to suggest is to contact Susanne James (http://www.s-james.dircon.co.uk/index.html) and explain your situation. They have a very good name when it comes to preparing for the DipTrans and they might be able to suggest a suitable course of action.
Additionally, you might want to look for an experienced DipTrans (and/or MIL, and/or MITI) technical translator in your language pair and hire this person to do a battery of tests over the year, with contents and length similar to those of the actual paper and to be done in the same conditions of the exam (no online materials, limited time, appropriate balance of technical and linguistic challenges, etc.). This might help you pinpoint your areas of improvement and work on them.
| | | | | Thanks Tomás! | May 22, 2012 |
Thank you very much for your comment. I have already sent an email to Susanne James asking for information about the services provided.
Otherwise, I will procceed with your second suggestion...
Thanks a lot !
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Haluk Levent Aka (X)
Local time: 04:33
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| Certificates? | Jul 19, 2012 |
Hello there, I received my results paper in late May (I think) but I am still waiting for hardcopy diploma... Did any of you received it? Should I start to worry about it?
| | | | | I am also waiting for the Diploma | Jul 19, 2012 |
From what I've heard it may take a long time.
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| | | | | It does take time | Jul 19, 2012 |
I think I received my diploma last year in September. With the IOL it's best to be patient.
| | | | | Mine came this week | Jul 29, 2012 |
I received my diploma in the mail this week
It took forever but it's nice to finally see it on the wall...
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Haluk Levent Aka (X)
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| I just received it today | Aug 1, 2012 |
I'm in Istanbul, Turkey, and I just received my hardcopy diploma today.
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| Unit 3 Certificate Error | Aug 3, 2012 |
I sat and passed unit 3 of the exam this year, while I have already passed the other two units in previous attempt, so I am supposed to receive a full diploma this year. However in June I have received a reminder for exam entrance and so I wondered if the exam record is right, and I have contacted IoL for this.
Today I have received another very ambiguous letter saying that due to some programming error, some candidates may have received incorrect unit 3 certificate, and requested ... See more I sat and passed unit 3 of the exam this year, while I have already passed the other two units in previous attempt, so I am supposed to receive a full diploma this year. However in June I have received a reminder for exam entrance and so I wondered if the exam record is right, and I have contacted IoL for this.
Today I have received another very ambiguous letter saying that due to some programming error, some candidates may have received incorrect unit 3 certificate, and requested us to return the one with error.
so, the problem is, what is the Unit 3 Certificate? We dont receive certificate for individual units anymore and all we have got is a result notification letter, so what am I supposed to return? Does anyone else receive the same letter or be in the same situation at the moment?
Definitely I am going to get in touch with them and ask about the details, but last time I mailed them a very detailed letter with copies of all the evidence and communications, and havent received a single reply from them until now.
I hope that I could get my diploma asap! ▲ Collapse
| | | | | I passed on the Remark! | Aug 24, 2012 |
Just found out today that I was upgraded to a pass on the Remark for my Business Fr-En paper. I am very relieved and want to say thanks to everyone for their kind words. It was this forum that encouraged me to go for the remark.
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