Was aiming to have this done by next Tuesday, and i guess i missed where this was posted. If memory serves, there was talk of having to quest instead of being handed something (which isn't all bad, considering that I do play for the story...) for being 50. Did i misread, or miss my mark?

level 48.

Unless you're a little more clear in your question, I doubt you'll get much help.

But in the meantime, try reading http://www.swtor.com/test-center/patchnotes

and perhaps something like http://www.darthhater.com/tag/update-1-2 just to see the screenshots and guides to all the new stuff.