Panic Pilot

Noun /'pænɪk 'paɪlət/

The mental state of doing activities out of sheer panic. Commonly found in students before a test. Often will result in actions like studying at 2AM or arriving at school two hours before a test.

"I ended up studying instead of sleeping this night and had a mental breakdown after it." Said a poor student.
"Going on panic pilot isn't good for your health and you know it!" Said the other student.