BELLINGHAM - High school juniors and seniors who need help getting ready for the SATs can take a prep course at Whatcom Community College starting Wednesday, Jan 30.

The six-week course will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 6 in room 108 of Kelly Hall at WCC, 237 W. Kellogg Road.

Students will learn test-taking strategies and techniques for reading, writing and math. They'll also review common trouble areas, such as word problems, ratios, timed essays and statistics.

The cost for the course is $149 and includes a textbook.

For more information, or to register for the course, call 360-383-3200 or go online to whatcomcommunityed.com.

Reach Zoe Fraley at 360-756-2803 or zoe.fraley@bellinghamherald.com. Read her school days blog at blogs.bellinghamherald.com/schools or follow her on Twitter at @bhamschools.