Do not invent your own conversion unless the application explicitly asks for one.

A self-created conversion can create more ambiguity than the original grading system.

List the official grade or classification and add concise context such as the scale or honors level when useful.

Follow the firm's application fields exactly and keep the resume representation transparent.

Boutique experience can be great if you get real client exposure early. I would optimize for reps, not just logo.

This feels like a situation where the next step matters. Saying what you would test makes the uncertainty sound controlled.

I agree with the point about not over-optimizing for signals. The process can be less deterministic than candidates think.