Answers have been provided for this department when it is possible to provide a unbiased response. For answers to the other questions, you should ask us when you come visit. Prepared by Liese van Zee, HC '91. See this page from the University for more general information on graduate studies at the University of Chicago. See this general description .
Most people pass.
There are two chances. You choose after your second year. See this document for specifics. It depends on your specific setup. See related question below.