Fissionary12

Hi everyone, I was about to start a thread with a very similar questions, but then I thought I would ask it here to keep all this information together. I am in a situation where I am trying to transfer and I'm trying to figure out when to let my advisor know about my intention. I told them in the fall, before applying to other programs, that I did not feel that I was a good fit for the current program because of x, y and z reasons and that I was thinking of leaving at the end of the academic year. We have not discussed since, but I think they might be under the impression that I am happier because I have not brought it up again. I want to give my advisor as much notice as possible so they can take on an additionally student next year if they want to, but I'm hesitant to do that before I have been accepted anywhere else. I have several interviews coming up, so I'm optimistic, but I'm worried that by saying something now I run the risk of not getting in anywhere and being caught in the awkward situation of staying after telling my advisor I tried to leave. On the flip side, telling them now might give them a lot more flexibility in planning ahead than if I tell them in a month (or whenever it is that I do hear back from schools). Anyways, I am grateful for the opportunity my advisor gave me by taking me on, and I want to re-pay that by being honest. Does anyone have advice on when to say something? (Or what to say?) Thanks!