The majority of Los Angeles metro area residents taking the GMAT exam for business school were male and between the ages of 25-30. Many current students work in consulting, finance/accounting, or healthcare and are considering careers in products and services industries after business school. Over half are considering a full-time 2-year MBA program to develop business skills, increase their salary, accelerate their career path, and gain more career choices. Most expect to finance their education through loans, personal savings, and employer support.