Ken Hurley Kellogg became interested in politics, negotiations, and other competitions soon after he finished high school at Ladue High School. He was a popular and well-liked student at this school, but he found his true calling in college. He got a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Saint Louis University and graduated with an impressive 3.9 grade point average. Then, he went to Washington University in St. Louis and got a law degree (Juris Doctor). He got second place in negotiations competitions and was on the Moot Court Team at this university. These groups helped him get ready for a job where he would help groups find things they had in common that they couldn't find on their own.