B.Arnold

I'm enjoying my current institution and the grad school experience, which I am grateful for. However, my research interests really don't match up with any of the faculty. I am soliciting any advice for transferring. Going from a #40-49 range school to a range of schools, all ranked better. (thinking: maryland, ucla) 660V, 730Q undergrad GPA 3.8 Do I need letters of rec from my current institution (not sure how/if I should do that. Will my old letter writers suffice?)? Transcripts from current institution (will only be 1 semester/quarter in by time of submission)? How do I petition to get this year's credits transferred? Do I do that before the school year is finished? Do I tell my current school after the school year is finished? etc. Thanks, B. Arnold