The National Cancer Institute had studied the phenomenon, “In 2020, a systematic review of 62 studies evaluated prevalence of imposter syndrome, showing rates as high as 56% to 82% in graduate students, college students, nurses, medical students, and other professions.” 

 

Sinead Singleton is a laid back and relaxed individual. This ‘cool as a cucumber’ personality allowed her to care little about school assignments and exams in high school. However, when she went to Nassau Community College and developed an interest in nursing, she no longer can get away with flunking tests and missed homeworks. This is causing her to have doubts in her ability to do well in her field. 

 

“I’ve definitely struggled with [imposter syndrome] especially when starting my prerequisites, everyone seems so smart in such a challenging class and I felt it was a joke I was in there,” Singleton said.

 

A study on imposter syndrome conducted by the National Library of Medicine found that, “Up to 82% of people face feelings of impostor phenomenon, struggling with the sense they haven’t earned what they’ve achieved and are a fraud.”