Imposter syndrome has lost its meaning and has become a cope for the masses. I see it everywhere no, it's almost as common as "smart but lazy" meme. I've seen many students go "Oh could've passed if I had studied harder" before they had to accept reality and drop out

Everyone leaves the most important bit out which is that you have to already be succesful to have it. Your first job doesn't count, neither does getting into university or masters program