Tips for running a 600?

Hi I am a freshman in highschool, and I am on the track team. i am mid-distance which is the 600. I want tog et under 2 minutes and I am always 5 seconds over. Anyone hwo has track experience do you have any tips for how i should prepare, or what I should do during the race. I really want to qualify for states. How can I keep my pace going? Thank you. :)